US strikes hit Iran near nuclear plant; explosions rock multiple cities

Explosions were reported in several Iranian cities on Tuesday, including Ahvaz, Ramshir, Sirik, and near Bandar Mahshahr, as a widening wave of US strikes targeted southern Iran. One of the strikes hit a power station close to the Bushehr nuclear plant, Iran’s main nuclear facility. The attacks mark a significant escalation in regional tensions, though details on casualties or damage remain unclear. Iranian officials have not yet issued a statement.