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Sounds of explosions heard in southern Iran, near Strait of Hormuz — Fars

IRKuhestak, Iran
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17 Oct 2026, 16:02 UTC
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Regional Spread Risk70%
Civilian Impact60%
Source Reliability80%
Escalation Probability75%
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