US Forces Target Iranian Oil Tanker Near Strategic Kharg Island

U.S. forces have reportedly targeted an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, according to multiple sources. Tasnim news agency stated that there were no casualties and the crew is being evacuated from the vessel.

The incident occurred six nautical miles off Kharg Island on Saturday morning, with Tasnim's correspondent citing a U.S. military missile attack that hit the tanker with four projectiles. Reuters reported that Iranian media described the incident as causing no casualties so far, but there has been no official comment from either the U.S. or Iranian authorities.

The targeting of the oil tanker comes amid tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil supplies. The New York Times noted that Kharg Island is Iran's primary hub for oil exports, which have been severely impacted by a U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.