Sounds of several explosions heard near Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas. Local sources reported hearing several explosions, with no precise information yet about their origin. Some reports say the sounds may be related to Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy operations to warn ships about unauthorized passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source and verify details.

China’s financial regulator instructed major lenders to temporarily suspend new loans to five refineries, including Hengli Petrochemical, recently sanctioned by the US over Iranian oil ties. Banks were told to review exposure but not call existing loans. The verbal guidance contrasts with the Ministry of Commerce’s May 2 notice telling companies to ignore US sanctions. The NFRA did not comment.

美国股市延续跌势；标普500指数下跌0.51%，纳斯达克下跌0.29%，道琼斯下跌0.78%。