Iranian Oil Tanker Hit by Four Missiles Near Kharg Island

An Iranian oil tanker was struck by four missiles near Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf. The incident occurred on September 5, with the vessel hit approximately six miles from the island while anchored.

Iranian media attributed the attack to US forces, but provided no immediate evidence supporting this claim. The crew of the tanker was successfully evacuated after the blast, and there were reportedly no casualties.

Kharg Island is strategically vital, with extensive oil storage facilities connected by pipelines to Iran's largest oil and gas fields. It has the capacity to load 10 supertankers simultaneously.