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strikeNov 8, 2026

Iran suggests blasts are not US attacks as both sides report ships hit

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Iran suggests blasts are not US attacks as both sides report ships hit Trump had hinted at renewing major attacks on Iran after last week's midterm elections but there has been no sign of a large-scale US military operation - PUBLISHED: Sun 8 Nov 2026, 7:08 PM [Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the…

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Neutral

Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran on Saturday evening were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes. Both sides reported that shipping had been hit in or near the region.

Iranian official

Iranian media suggested that explosions in southern Iran were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes. While both sides reported that shipping had been hit, there has been no sign of a large-scale US military operation, despite Trump hinting at renewing major attacks on Iran.

Israeli

Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes, while both sides reported that shipping had been hit. Trump had hinted at renewing major attacks on Iran after last week's midterm elections, though there has been no sign of a large-scale US military operation.

Western

Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes, while both sides reported that shipping had been hit. Although Trump had hinted at renewing major attacks on Iran after last week's midterm elections, there has been no sign of a large-scale US military operation.

Gulf Arab

Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes, while both sides reported that shipping had been hit. Although Trump had hinted at renewing major attacks on Iran, there has been no sign of a large-scale US military operation.

Global South

Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes, while both sides reported that shipping had been hit. Although Trump had hinted at renewing major attacks on Iran, there has been no sign of a large-scale US military operation.

Humanitarian / anti-war

Iranian media suggested explosions in southern Iran were related to Iranian military activities rather than US strikes, while both sides reported that shipping had been hit. Although Trump had hinted at renewing major attacks on Iran, there has been no sign of a large-scale US military operation.

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  • ReutersBy Reuters

    Iran suggests blasts are not US attacks as both sides report ships hit Trump had hinted at renewing major attacks on Iran after last week's midterm elections but there has been no sign of a large-scale US military operation - PUBLISHED: Sun 8 Nov 2026, 7:08 PM [Editor's Note: Fol…

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