Reports in Iran: Explosions heard on Qeshm Island and in Bandar Abbas

Explosions were heard on Qeshm Island and in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, with eyewitnesses reporting fighter jets. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed to have intercepted American aircraft. Meanwhile, Trump and Vance expressed optimism about a deal with Tehran.

Explosions were heard on Monday on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz and in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, with eyewitnesses reporting fighter jets seen in the area's skies, according to a report by Reuters. Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed that air defense systems intercepted two American MQM-170 aircraft south of Qeshm Island and took control of them, and that an American MQ-9 drone was destroyed east of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed that oil prices dropped by nearly ten dollars per barrel due to assessments that war with Iran would not break out, adding that Tehran is interested in a deal. Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about the chances of reaching an agreement through negotiations.