After Kushner met with Araghchi: Mysterious explosions heard in Iran

Reports of explosion sounds in the Strait of Hormuz, near Qeshm Island, last night (Wednesday). Social media claimed Iranian surface-to-sea missile fire, but no official confirmation. The incident occurs at a sensitive time: alongside the escalation of US sanctions on Iran's aviation industry, and a three-hour meeting in New York between Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Reports were received last night (Wednesday) of explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area, near the Iranian island of Qeshm. Social media circulated claims that these were Iranian surface-to-sea missile fire against a vessel, but at this stage there is no official confirmation and the source of the explosions has not yet been clarified. The mysterious incident occurs at a particularly sensitive time. Meanwhile, Washington is escalating sanctions on Iran's aviation industry: starting September 23, the US administration threatens to impose secondary sanctions on any international entity providing services to Iranian airlines. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sent a explicit warning to airports, fuel suppliers, and ground service companies. In the background, a diplomatic drama unfolded on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met for three hours with the president's special envoy Steve Witkoff and with Jared Kushner, mediated actively by Qatar and Pakistan. US President Donald Trump confirmed the meeting, calling it a "very good meeting," but reiterated an ultimatum: "This is a potential for greatness, or destruction." Behind the talks lies an Iranian compromise proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, provided the blockade on Iran's ports is lifted and US military pressure is reduced.