Iran war live: US bombs Iranian port cities as IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz

Reporting from Tehran, IranWe are seeing another round of escalation along Iran’s southern coast, with reports of explosions in several cities across at least three provinces.In Bushehr-province" class="entity-link entity-location" data-entity-id="42622" data-entity-type="location">Bushehr province, explosions have been reported in Bushehr city, as well as in Kangan, Deyr and Asalouyeh. Iranian reports say military and economic sites have been targeted, including a military base in Deyr.Bushehr is especially important because it hosts Iran’s nuclear power plant. So far, there is no confirmation of any damage to that facility.Further east, explosions have also been reported in Jask and Sirik. These are strategically important locations because they overlook the Strait of Hormuz, which is now at the centre of the dispute between Tehran and Washington.In Jask alone, Iranian reports say at least 10 explosions were heard.There have also been reports of explosions in Bandar Abbas, where blasts have been heard repeatedly over the past three or four nights.And further southeast, explosions were reported near Konarak and Chabahar, one of Iran’s most important ports.All of this comes as Iran is insisting on control and authority over navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and after Tehran said it had attacked a vessel trying to approach the strait without permission.