Fresh reports of explosions near Iran's Qeshm Island have added to the rapidly escalating confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Iranian media reported projectile strikes in areas around the strategic Gulf island after the Iranian Army warned President Donald Trump of new "surprises" if U.S. attacks continued. The reported strikes came amid ongoing military exchanges and heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy corridor. With both sides hardening their rhetoric and military actions, fears of a wider regional conflict continue to grow.
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