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Explosions reported near Iran's Kharg Island in Persian Gulf
Iranian news agencies reported hearing blasts near the strategic oil installation, with one outlet claiming an Iranian tanker was targeted. Details of the incident remained unclear as of reporting time.
LSN Malaysia ·
Multiple explosions were reported near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, according to Iranian state media outlets. Fars news agency said its correspondent heard blasts in the vicinity of the island but observed no visible smoke from the location.
The state news network SNN alleged that an Iranian oil tanker had been targeted by the United States near Kharg Island, though independent verification of the claim could not be immediately obtained. The reports did not specify the exact time or nature of the alleged incident.
Kharg Island is home to one of Iran's largest oil export terminals and has been a strategically significant location for the country's petroleum operations. The island has faced tensions in the region in recent years amid broader maritime disputes in the Persian Gulf.
No casualties or damage assessments were immediately reported by Iranian officials. The incident comes amid ongoing regional tensions affecting shipping and energy infrastructure in the Gulf waterway.