Late Thursday, explosions were noted 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 key installations on the Persian Gulf coast. No damage was reported at the nuclear site, according to officials.
The incidents occurred after the burial of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, after his reported death, prompting further concern. The cease-fire agreement and the memorandum of understanding signed earlier this year were pronounced void. Tensions in the region are increasing.