An Iranian tanker hit by US attack near Iran’s Kharg Island on Saturday, according to the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim. The incident reportedly took place in the Gulf near the country’s key oil export hub.
Tasnim reported that the tanker was struck near the anchorage area of Kharg Island. A correspondent from the island said the vessel was hit by four US missiles during the reported attack.
Local sources cited by Tasnim said the incident did not result in any casualties. The tanker’s crew was reportedly being evacuated from the vessel following the missile strikes.
The report placed the incident near Kharg Island, a major location for Iran’s oil exports. However, the information about the Iranian tanker hit by US attack had not received an immediate official confirmation from Iranian authorities.
US Central Command also had not immediately responded to a request for comment regarding the reported attack. The lack of an immediate response left key details about the incident unconfirmed.
Tasnim’s report was based on information from its correspondent and local sources near Kharg Island. At the time of the report, there was no further official information about the condition of the tanker or the full circumstances surrounding the strikes.
The reported Iranian tanker hit by US attack adds to tensions around the Gulf and Kharg Island, but the available information remains limited. Further official statements from Iranian authorities or US Central Command could provide more details about the incident.
