Khark Island Blasted: US-Iran Tensions Escalate in Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf has witnessed another incident in the ongoing military rivalry between Iran and the US. On September 5, explosions were reportedly heard near Khark Island, a key oil terminal through which ninety percent of Iran's crude exports pass.
No smoke was visible after the detonations, leaving open questions about what exactly exploded and where. The Students News Network cited local sources in reporting that the US hit an Iranian tanker with a missile, but neither side has commented on the incident yet.
The conflict between Iran and the US passed its six-month mark last week, with both sides vying for control of the Strait of Hormuz. The US has imposed a counter-blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran is restricting ship traffic through the waterway.