Iranian media report explosions near Kharg Island in the Gulf on Saturday, a major Iranian oil export hub. Several outlets cite Iranian accounts saying blasts were heard near the island, with no immediate confirmation from Iran’s authorities about their cause.
Semi-official Iranian and Iranian-aligned agencies present differing details. Fars says explosions were heard but no smoke was seen, and the origin of the blasts was unclear. Nournews and Tasnim, citing local sources, report that a tanker was hit by U.S. forces, with Tasnim saying four U.S. missiles struck a vessel near Kharg’s anchorage and that there are no casualties while the crew is being evacuated. Student News Network and other reports also refer to an Iranian tanker being targeted, described as a small vessel.
The reports also note uncertainty and lack of immediate verification. Reuters and Al-Monitor reference the unconfirmed nature of the claims, and U.S. Central Command does not immediately respond to requests for comment. No official information is reported on damage beyond the accounts from Iranian media and their local sources.
