Iranian state media, however, reported that the explosions caused no casualties or property damage.

The latest developments come amid rapidly rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategic shipping routes and a growing flashpoint in the ongoing confrontation between Tehran and Washington.

According to Iranian state television, explosions were heard near Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz for the second time since Tuesday.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC, accused the United States of violating the ceasefire, international law and maritime navigation rules.

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, citing a military source, claimed that the IRGC Navy opened fire on a US tanker accused of crossing the Strait of Hormuz with its radar switched off.

The report added that US forces responded by firing near Bandar Abbas, though no casualties or damage were reported.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said Iran would receive no sanctions relief under any future agreement and insisted that Tehran must surrender its enriched uranium stockpile.

Iran has repeatedly rejected those demands, highlighting the continuing diplomatic deadlock despite speculation that a deal could be nearing.

The US Treasury Department also imposed sanctions on Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, the body responsible for managing ship transit requests through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington said the move is part of its broader strategy to increase economic pressure on Tehran during ongoing negotiations.

In the Gulf region, Kuwait’s military announced that its air defence systems intercepted what it described as hostile missiles and drones after warning sirens sounded across the country.

Authorities said the explosion sounds heard by residents were linked to interception systems and urged the public to follow safety instructions.

At the White House, President Trump said the United States wanted a “great deal” with Iran but warned Washington would walk away from any agreement that failed to serve American interests.

Trump also warned Oman against cooperating with Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz, saying the US would use force if necessary.

“Nobody is going to control it,” Trump declared during a cabinet meeting, despite Oman’s longstanding role as a US ally and mediator in Iran-US negotiations.

Elsewhere in the region, tensions continued to rise along the Israel-Lebanon border. The Israeli military ordered residents in parts of Tyre city and Zaqqoq al-Mufdi in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately and move north of the Zahrani River.

Israel claimed the targeted areas were located near Hezbollah facilities.

Hezbollah said it launched dozens of operations against Israeli troops, tanks and military positions across southern Lebanon and northern Israel.

The group claimed responsibility for attacks involving close-range clashes, strikes on Merkava tanks, an Iron Dome platform and drone attacks in the Galilee region.

In Gaza, dozens of Palestinians marched through Gaza City carrying the body of Hamas armed wing commander Mohammad Odeh, who was killed in an Israeli strike on Tuesday night.

His death came nearly a week after Israel killed his predecessor, Izz al-Din al-Haddad, as Israel continues targeting Hamas leadership despite the ceasefire.