US Missiles Strike Iranian Oil Tanker Off Kharg Island
An Iranian oil tanker off Kharg Island was reportedly hit by four US missiles on September 5, 2026. According to Iran's Student News Network (SNN) and news outlet Khabar Fouri, the tanker was being evacuated after the attack.
Kharg Island is responsible for processing about 90 percent of Iran's oil exports. The incident has raised concerns about the security of Iranian oil shipments and potential retaliatory measures from Tehran.