An Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island was struck by a missile on September 5, according to Iran's SNN news agency, with no casualties reported. Earlier, Iran's Fars News reported explosions near the island but no smoke or fire, and the cause of the explosions was unclear. Kharg Island handles 90% of Iran's crude exports, and former U.S. President Donald Trump had previously threatened to seize the territory. The incident highlights the strategic importance of the island for Iran's oil industry.
Iranian Oil Tanker Hit by Missile Near Kharg Island
An Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island was hit by a missile on September 5, Iran's SNN news agency reported. So far, no casualties have been reported.
Earlier, another Iranian media outlet, Fars News, said explosions were heard around Kharg Island. But there was no visible smoke or fire in the Gulf, and the exact cause of the blasts is still unclear. Kharg Island matters enormously to Iran's oil industry: it handles about 90% of the country's crude oil exports. Former U.S. President Donald Trump had previously threatened to seize the territory. And this attack is adding to worries about the safety of key energy infrastructure in the region.
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