Iranian media report blasts near Kharg Island, Iran’s key oil export hub in the Gulf, and some outlets claim a US attack hit an Iranian tanker nearby. Fars and other Iranian-linked agencies say they heard explosions but did not clearly see smoke, and the origin of the blasts was described as unknown or unconfirmed.
Separately, Student News Network (SNN) and Iranian semi-official outlets including Tasnim report that a US missile or missiles struck an Iranian tanker in the anchorage area near Kharg Island. Tasnim says the tanker was hit by four missiles, that there are no reported casualties, and that the crew is being evacuated. Reuters-cited reporting also notes that there is no immediate official statement from Iranian authorities and no immediate response from US Central Command to requests for comment.
Across outlets, the main difference is what they characterize as the cause: some describe only explosions heard near the island, while others assert an attack on a tanker. Several reports also refer to the tanker as a “small vessel,” without additional independent confirmation. Overall, the incident is presented as unverified by official statements from both sides, beyond the Iranian media allegations.
