Explosions Rock Kharg Island as Tensions Rise Between Iran and US
Reports of explosions near Kharg Island in Iran have emerged, but neither government has confirmed the incident. The island is a major oil-export hub and any disruption could affect Tehran's energy revenue and global oil markets.
According to Iranian media outlet Fars News Agency, several blasts were heard near Kharg Island on Saturday, but no smoke was visible. Another outlet, SNN, claimed that an Iranian tanker had been targeted by the US, but this allegation has not been corroborated.
The incident comes as tensions between Iran and the US remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to global shipping routes. The two sides have been locked in a confrontation over maritime access and military control, with Washington seeking to protect shipping while targeting Iranian radar and air-defense capabilities.