Five people have been killed in two separate explosions in Iran, which local officials attribute to gas leaks. The first incident occurred in the southern city of Bandar Abbas, where one individual died and 14 were injured in a blast that severely damaged an eight-floor residential building. The second explosion in Ahvaz claimed four lives. Local fire department chief Mohammad Amin Liaqat indicated that the explosions were caused by gas build-up, and emergency officials rescued a child trapped under debris in Ahvaz. These incidents occur amid increased tensions in the region, coinciding with reports of a US naval fleet's presence in the Gulf and ongoing discussions about Iran's nuclear program.