Multiple explosions were heard in the Iranian city of Konarak, located in Sistan and Baluchestan province, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The source of the blasts was not immediately clear, and no further details have been released by Iranian authorities.
Konarak is a port city on the Gulf of Oman, near the border with Pakistan. The province of Sistan and Baluchestan is one of Iran's poorest regions and has seen occasional unrest, including clashes between security forces and armed groups, as well as drug trafficking activity. However, it is also home to regular military exercises.
Residents reported hearing loud sounds in the area, but there have been no confirmed reports of casualties or damage to property so far. Local officials have not issued an official statement regarding the incident.
Iran has experienced similar incidents in the past, including accidental explosions at military facilities or industrial sites. The Tasnim news agency is close to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), but it did not attribute the explosions to any specific cause.
Authorities are expected to provide more information once investigations are completed. The situation remains under observation.