American official to CNN: US is not currently conducting strikes on Iran

Published July 9th, 2026 - 07:41 GMT
Iran war updates
Shahran, northwest of Tehran, June 15, 2025. Vehicles block a highway as a fire breaks out nearby in oil depots. Atta KENARE / AFP

ALBAWABA - An American official told CNN that the U.S. military is not currently conducting strikes on Iran.

Despite the statement by the U.S. official, three blasts were reported in the Iranian city of Konarak a few minutes ago, according to Mehr News Agency.

According to CNN, the reason behind the explosions remains unknown. However, IRNA news reported Thursday night that blasts in Bushehr were caused by the timely response of the country's air defense.

The deputy political and security governor of Bushehr said in a statement, "The timely response of the air defense prevented the American enemy drones from carrying out an air aggression."

He added: "So far, no reports of human casualties have been received as a result of this criminal act by the enemy."