Iranian media report explosions near Kharg Island in Gulf

Iranian media reported several explosions near Kharg Island in the Gulf on Saturday, according to Fars news agency. The agency stated that blasts were heard by a correspondent, but there was no visible smoke. SNN news agency claimed that an Iranian tanker was targeted by the US near the island. However, there were no immediate comments from US or Iranian officials.

Fighting between the two nations resumed last Sunday, with US attacks on Iran as their six-month war entered a new phase. In response, Iran launched retaliatory attacks on US targets in the Middle East, including military bases in Kuwait and the UAE. Iran vowed to avenge civilian deaths at a wedding it blamed on Washington. The ongoing conflict also sees both sides vying for control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with Iran currently blocking the passage of ships while Washington maintains a counter-blockade on Iranian ports.