Washington, July 19 -- US fighter jets have launched fresh airstrikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, according to a report by Iran's semi-official Tasnim News Agency.

The news agency stated that "at least two explosions were heard on the island" during the latest round of military action.

Following the strikes, "emergency, security and operational teams have been deployed to identify the locations hit and assess any casualties or damage," the report added.

This latest bombardment comes as part of a fresh barrage of American airstrikes conducted on Saturday following the killing of two US troops. The broader regional hostilities have intensified significantly, with Tehran expanding its offensive across the Gulf and vowing additional retaliatio...