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Explosions heard in city of Bushehr in Iran — agency

TASS

WorldTASS·Jul 16, 2026·13 min read

Explosions heard in city of Bushehr in Iran — agency

US-Israeli strikes on Iran

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TEHRAN, July 16. /TASS/. Two explosions have occurred in the city of Bushehr in Iran, the IRNA agency reported.

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