An overnight military strike has hit Iran`s southern port city of Sirik near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a fresh surge in global crude oil prices.

According to Al Jazeera, Iranian state media reported that the port city in southern Hormozgan province came under an "enemy" attack late at night. Several consecutive explosions were heard in the area prior to the report, though the identity of the attackers and the extent of the damage remain unclear.

Citing official sources, Iran`s state news agency IRNA confirmed the attack on Sirik, noting that it was military in nature. However, no details were provided regarding the targets hit or whether anyone was killed or injured.

Oil prices climb amid conflicting reports

Following the state media report of the strike, crude prices climbed further on the global market. According to Reuters data, international benchmark Brent crude rose by 3 per cent, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 2.36 per cent.

In a separate report quoting IRNA, the Anadolu Agency stated that the strike occurred just minutes before the news was published. Iranian officials frequently use the term "enemy" when referring to the ongoing conflict between Tehran and Washington.

Earlier, the semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that consecutive blasts were heard in eastern Hormozgan`s Sirik County. Tasnim initially noted that the cause of the explosions was unclear, though some sources suggested the sounds may have resulted from warning shots fired at vessels allegedly violating maritime regulations.

Situated along Iran`s southern coast east of the Strait of Hormuz, Sirik lies beside a strategically vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. No immediate details on casualties or structural damage have been released.