The localized area targeted in the incident was identified as Sirik within the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan. An adversary described as an "enemy" was directly responsible for carrying out the strike, according to incoming reports. Further assessments are underway to evaluate the full scope of the operational fallout in Hormozgan province.
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Southern Iran's Sirik attacked, report says
12 November 2026 19:45 GMT
Iranian official sources said Sirik in the southern province of Hormozgan was hit by "an enemy" strike, state news agency IRNA reported.
IRNA said the strike was military in nature, without giving further details on damage or casualties.
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