US military launches new attacks on Iran; explosions reported near Bandar Abbas

Central News Agency, Washington, May 27: US officials stated that the US military launched a new round of attacks on Iran today, targeting locations that pose a threat to US forces and commercial shipping. Iranian media reported three explosions near the east side of Bandar Abbas, a port near the Strait of Hormuz. According to CNN, the official added that the US also intercepted drones launched from Iran. The semi-official Fars News Agency reported early on the 28th that explosions were heard near the strategic port city and naval base of Bandar Abbas, causing the port's air defense system to activate. According to Fars, the exact location and source of these sounds remain unclear, and investigations are ongoing to clarify the situation.