Late Thursday, explosions were reported near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran. US officials rejected any involvement, stating they were not part of it. Iran responded by targeting US military positions in the Gulf, hitting at least two vital installations on the Persian Gulf coast. No harm was recorded at the nuclear site, according to officials.
The incidents took place after the burial of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, after his reported death, sparking further concern. The cease-fire agreement and the memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year were deemed void. Tensions across the region are increasing.