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According to Fars News Agency from Bandar Abbas, an explosion was heard from the sea south of Jask city at around 19:20 tonight.
According to local reports, a number of people living in the coastal areas of Jask heard the sound.
So far, there are no details about the origin, exact location, and cause of the explosion, and official authorities have not yet provided an explanation in this regard.
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