US strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz, killing three on Qeshm Island
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The US military launched overnight strikes on multiple locations in Iran, primarily targeting areas around the Strait of Hormuz. Three civilians from the same family were killed in a strike on a house on Qeshm Island, with two others injured. Explosions were also reported in Bushehr province, home to the Bushehr nuclear power plant, as well as in Khuzestan and Fars provinces.
The Strikes
US forces struck targets in Iran overnight on July 29–30, according to Iranian state media citing provincial authorities. The operation focused on areas adjacent to the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping lane for oil. Bushehr Governorate confirmed strikes hit the city of Bushehr, home to Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant, as well as the Jam and Dashti districts. No immediate information on casualties or material damage was provided for those locations.
Casualties on Qeshm Island
On Qeshm Island, a house was struck in the morning hours of July 30, killing three people from the same family and wounding two others, according to the Hormozgan Crisis Management Center. The attack caused localized power outages, which were later restored. Separately, blasts were reported in Bandar Abbas, the largest port city on the Strait, and on the islands of Abu Musa and Kish.
Wider Geographic Scope
Strikes extended beyond the Strait region. In southwestern Khuzestan province, explosions were heard in Abadan, near the Iraqi border, though details remain scarce. Fars Governorate reported that the cities of Kazerun and Farashband were targeted but without causing casualties. The full extent of the damage across the country is still being assessed.
What's Next
Iran has not officially commented on the strikes or announced any retaliatory measures. It remains unclear whether the operation represents a sustained military campaign or a limited punitive action.
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US strikes Iranian targets near Strait of Hormuz, killing three on Qeshm Island
