Explosion in Iranian Port City Kills One Before Naval Drill

An explosion in an apartment building in Bandar Abbas, Iran, killed a 4-year-old girl and injured at least 14 others, occurring just before a planned naval drill by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. State media attributed the blast to a gas leak, while local footage showed a security force member being rescued. Amid heightened tensions, U.S. military forces, including warships, are moving toward Iran, as President Trump warned against threats to U.S. vessels. Egyptian and Qatari leaders are advocating for de-escalation and negotiations between the U.S. and Iran regarding nuclear issues.