Iranian state media reported on Monday that noises described as explosions near Qeshm Island were likely an effort to discourage ships from violating shipping rules in the region. State TV stated the sounds resulted from warning shots fired at vessels, while the state-run news agency IRNA reported that the blasts originated from the sea and caused no damage to the interior of the island.

The reports of explosions on the Iranian coast emerged shortly before 8 p.m. UTC. No further explanation was provided regarding the nature of the maritime violations or the identity of the targets, and local sources on the island have not yet commented on the incident.