US Missile Hits Iranian Oil Tanker Near Strategic Kharg Island

A US missile reportedly struck an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island on Saturday, according to Iranian media. The incident occurred despite previous warnings from Tehran about potential US aggression in the region.

The affected tanker was described as a 'small vessel' by Iran's Student News Agency, and no casualties were reported. The agency noted that Kharg Island is vital to Iran's oil export system, handling around 90% to 95% of the country's crude exports.

Tensions between Washington and Tehran have escalated since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began on February 28. In response, Tehran launched missile and drone strikes against Israel and US interests across the region. The Strait of Hormuz, which is a key shipping lane for oil exports, remains a point of contention in the ongoing conflict.