# Explosions reported across Iran as US completes latest wave of strikes

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-14 17:29 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 8 · Current Velocity: 10.61

## Executive Summary
The US has completed a new wave of strikes across Iran, targeting key port cities and islands in the Gulf region.

## Intelligence Brief
Reports indicate explosions occurred in the port city of Bushehr, the port city of Bandar Abbas, and on the island of Qeshm. Iranian state media reported that air defenses were activated during the attacks.


Coverage from BBC News, The Times of Israel, and France 24 emphasizes the geographic spread of the blasts in southeastern Iran and the Gulf. Simultaneously, the BBC reports that the US is preparing to resume a blockade of Iranian ports, though President Trump has reversed a previous threat to impose a 20% fee on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz.


Future developments center on the implementation of the resumed ports blockade and the outcome of efforts by Oman to push for a long-term deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, as reported by Ynetnews.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Which locations in Iran were targeted?
Reports specify targets included the port city of Bushehr, the port city of Bandar Abbas, and the Gulf island of Qeshm.

### What is the status of the Strait of Hormuz cargo fee?
According to the BBC, Trump has reversed the threat of a 20% fee on cargo in the Strait of Hormuz.

### How did Iran respond to the strikes?
An Iranian news agency stated that air defenses had been activated.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Trump, Strait of Hormuz, Middle East, Hormuz, Explosions, Blasts, Qeshm, Bandar Abbas, Bushehr Iranian, CENTCOM Finishes Latest Wave of Strikes Against Iran

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| centcom.mil | CENTCOM Finishes Latest Wave of Strikes Against Iran | 2026-07-18 19:11 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxOcHQtc2IzVTl1cWZ3WmdnOU80Sm91STYzeDFfM3VGYV9pWFJzLXZOTXJLNDd5QlBDOHVfdEhSWXBoOVoxcWFTOFFZUzZ1TkkyVVU2ZG04T2hYel9WRE1SbXZXLU5aMS1wRmVaZm9XWWtrS3ljUS1ETzdRblpKOHFoaVh1X0tTckxNa0ozalVBM09OdnhjN05CSnV0cmhYakJuVUxGdWhNOUNBajV1SWNRY25ybWZfZw?oc=5) |
| BBC News | Blasts reported in Iran as US launches new wave of strikes | 2026-07-16 21:44 | [Source Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c151gdjwd10o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) |
| Ynetnews | Explosions reported in Iran as Oman pushes long-term Hormuz deal | 2026-07-13 10:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE1zUWVYbEF1MTg0R01hOURZRXFQeDE3RmhTaEY5YUk4NGpWeWQyMXZqMEZ6UjczSGJWaW5tYkEyMDNpQ0d6eEhIWnpWTjUxVEpKaTdEdkZ3TQ?oc=5) |
| The Times of Israel | Iran news agency says air defenses have been activated | 2026-07-13 10:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOMHJoZlNGTzdhNGVUT0YwazBDNG1MdkljSlZzWUlfam9PUkNseWNMUng1Xy1TV0lFeW5xX3BMclJNeHpJdWV5THpRV3djNDhfaDhvNi1XbFlLSXBJYUxZVXRHNldUVDY1a3k3aTh6cnJBSnI3ckhzRFdtN2FMR1BpNnRrUkIxQTN5clZFQzhkUjVRMEEyektWSWU0T0pzeWlOVmc?oc=5) |
| The Times of Israel | US strikes targeted port city of Bushehr, Iranian state media says | 2026-07-13 10:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisAFBVV95cUxQWTdfNFM0ampzX3EwQldlNjg0eVZDa2hMOGtDSTdhdXhHOHdscjRQN1lvQVh1MFkzS0xON3NhbzA3SHM3ZW1OWW9ZX3FBSlhPbDBLbENBZkMwVlBjMjJaUVRuRHJfYUcweTlWQ1NHYVhtdE0wZVFETmljX2hDYU0wMlJvOEp4bnl5cUZwNTBfVHhmTlBVLWVZYzl0Z1dGV0JTU2stVTdjeE5nMGdBRHc4bA?oc=5) |
| BBC | Trump reverses threat of 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume Iran ports blockade | 2026-07-13 10:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiXkFVX3lxTFAyVDlxU3ZNZnVDWWxtZ2hBNHM5aU8ydnhrazMxLVZjak15Sll4bFR2VDFzMV9sclJWMVgySE9teDZYUWFTS2hxWmE3R0RxX0Z5MlZaRzVicmlKd3k4Rnc?oc=5) |
| France 24 | Middle East live: Explosions heard near Hormuz port city Bandar Abbas | 2026-07-13 10:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiywFBVV95cUxQU195aGFSSjlnbVlxVnVUcTZncEQ5YTFpSjQ0b0VNUjZ3RG1VdDJLQVl0RkNGZDNBRlhsOE1QdVkwb3ZwQXdwVk9Oamw4bzU0ck45cDJaT2xmdmRXZS1YeUFZdTBjSklHc0dhbUJ0VmxvNHRSbzNVVGFYWHVyZ2VMMXZIZUdiQWthMmw4Rzd1ZVlLbTRnUm95TVY2VWtqSFlSTXk2REl1OVBqRmU3SUFmY1drZmhYc1MyMjdOMjFuNEIxdk44ZW1lLVJiTQ?oc=5) |
| ایران اینترنشنال | Video appears to show US strikes on southeastern Iran | 2026-07-13 10:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTE5IN21faEJ3alNsUzc1YjJFWjZieUJZb0pPbkVUbm5EZUF1SUIyNTRTQ0JlSk9YcXdIM0dOUlVueEhCdm54VFZuLXdxLVlFWEFrbEE?oc=5) |
| The Times of Israel | Blasts heard on Iran’s Gulf island of Qeshm, reports media | 2026-07-13 10:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxPN1lNV1Q0R2VPbFdmemU2UGFUXy1SV3pnNjhXemFfaU4xZzdmNHlld2t2MFlxejNiU2ZsNVBEaVFzS0tNY3dCS1FmR3VnTEZOdWtFQVJGZ2JWSlJkUHVfdUxyZmhBX2RicW1OeWs0aEhWeGJZVTlmX3ZzSkNlY0JXYUFiMWtCMVpzVkJwQmw2RXhCNThPWXpDOWRybDVlRzUzeU1wRg?oc=5) |
| BBC | Trump reverses threat of 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume Iran ports blockade | 2026-07-13 10:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTE4wYUtrQWEzOXVVM052NU9vUWlkOTdQWGg3N19NU2xqdXA0bk81LUtMaGdoUzhHdU8xWlNwcURPWmJ6bmxGcnVCNmVveHlhN0Fqa19vZzJkMA?oc=5) |
| New York Post | Explosions reported across Iran as US completes latest wave of strikes | 2026-07-13 10:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMisgFBVV95cUxQbVE4OFgzbjZFeGhheFFHM0gzYXE4MzJoUGhhSTdZclpYQm4xT0EzaHE3X1dMLTd2a2NoUDFiT3A0S0swSTV1YTd3cVBVVVpjdzhqMXRUZ1daRWFEd0JXdmZOajdPZ2V1Y3VRMUd0UUN6OXFfTVlvcnFaNVM2dFFyWUs2NzBXUVBpLVZNQWdBcjVBckkwdXdxV1FIUmdCUGc4TXJUclVEUnd0OVlGWnBJZmRn?oc=5) |

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