Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, a series of explosions rocked Iran's southern coastal regions late Thursday night and into early Friday morning (September 10).

Reports of these blasts emerged from Sirik, Minab, and Qeshm Island.

Iran's state news agency IRNA reported that "enemy-fired projectiles" struck several areas in Sirik.

According to Anadolu Agency, although IRNA stated that projectiles fired by a "hostile party" hit parts of Sirik, the agency did not provide further details.

Meanwhile, Fars News Agency reported hearing the sound of explosions in Sirik, Minab, and Qeshm Island.

Citing local officials, the agency stated that the sounds appeared to be coming from the direction of the sea.

Earlier on Wednesday (September 9), Fars reported that the sound of an explosion originating from the sea was heard in parts of Iran's southern port city of Jask.

In a separate report, Anadolu noted that an explosion sound came from the sea south of Jask on Wednesday, though the exact cause and location could not be immediately verified.

Al Jazeera reported that Iranian state media IRNA confirmed projectiles struck areas of Sirik, attributing the strikes to a "hostile party."

These explosions come amid heightening tensions between Iran and the United States surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.

A memorandum of understanding to reopen the strategically vital waterway was signed last June, viewed as an initial step toward a broader peace agreement.

Despite that, bilateral tensions over the strait have persisted.