Iran accuses the US of targeting a tanker near Kharg Island, and other Mideast news
Iran accused the United States of launching an attack on an Iranian tanker near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on Saturday. However, the U.S. had not yet responded to the accusation. The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting reported that four U.S. missiles struck the tanker, which was located approximately six miles from Kharg Island.
The crew was being evacuated and there were no reported casualties. The report did not provide any evidence or quote Iranian officials. Kharg Island serves as Iran's primary oil export terminal and plays a strategically important role in the country's crude shipments. This region has been a frequent target during the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with the U.S. carrying out strikes on Iranian military sites in March.
The latest report comes shortly after the U.S. resumed strikes on Iranian targets following a month-long pause, as tensions have escalated around the Strait of Hormuz.
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