US Strikes Iranian Tanker Near Strategic Oil Hub
An Iranian tanker was hit by four US missiles near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on September 5, according to reports. The incident occurred despite Washington's previous warnings about the strategic oil hub and Tehran's threats of a forceful response.
Local sources stated that there were no deaths or injuries, and the tanker's crew was being evacuated from the vessel. Iranian authorities had not officially commented on the incident at the time, while US Central Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The reported strike comes after US President Donald Trump issued stark warnings about Kharg Island in August. On August 31, he said that Kharg Island would be 'blown to smithereens,' and Iranian officials had warned of a harsh response in the event of an attack on the island.