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Iran war live: Iranian media reports ‘massive explosions’ in Hormuz Strait

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Iranian media reported massive explosions in the southern Strait of Hormuz, with Fars citing unnamed military sources.

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By: Enes Abuomer, Mahmoud Sayed
Published: Oct 9, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 9, 2026, 3:30 AM UTC

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Strait of Hormuz

Strait between the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

The Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of Oman, with a portion of the southwest of the peninsula under the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The strait is about 104 miles long, with a width varying from about 60 mi to 24 mi.

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