US-Iran war: Kharg island under attack? Explosions heard near major oil hub — ‘Iranian tanker hit’, ‘no sign of smoke’
Iranian media claimed blasts were heard near the Kharg island region, but that there was no smoke visible, while the SNN news agency claimed “an Iranian tanker was targeted by the US.”
Explosions were reported near Kharg Island, a crucial oil hub situated in the northern Persian Gulf, according to Iranian media outlets. However, the source of these blasts remained unidentified, with no visible smoke reported. Local news agency SNN claimed that an Iranian tanker was targeted by the US near the island. Iranian authorities have not officially confirmed these reports, leaving the situation uncertain.
Kharg Island, a rocky limestone island with freshwater reserves, is a vital energy hub for Iran, serving as its primary crude oil export terminal, handling around 90% of the country's crude exports.
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