Iranian Oil Tanker Hit By Missile Off Kharg Island Amid Rising Tensions With US

Last Updated:September 05, 2026, 12:46 IST

According to Iran’s Student News Network reports, several blasts were reported near Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil hub in the Gulf, on Saturday.

Since the 1960s, Kharg has become the backbone of Iran’s energy exports and a key link between Iranian oil fields and global markets. (X)

Iran-US War: An Iranian oil tanker was reportedly struck with missiles off Kharg Island on Saturday, Iranian media reported.

According to Iran’s Student News Network reports, several blasts were reported near Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil hub in the Gulf, on Saturday as fighting with the United States entered a renewed phase.

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What happened to the Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island on Saturday?

An Iranian oil tanker was reportedly struck by missiles off Kharg Island on Saturday, according to Iranian media. Several blasts were reported near Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil hub in the Gulf, as fighting with the United States entered a renewed phase.

Where is Kharg Island located and why is it important to Iran?

Kharg Island is located in the Gulf and serves as Iran’s main oil hub. It is a critical economic lifeline for Iran, handling approximately 90% of the country’s crude oil exports.

Who is suspected of attacking the Iranian oil tanker?

Iranian media, specifically SNN, reported that an Iranian tanker had been targeted by the US near Kharg Island. This incident occurred as fighting between Iran and the United States entered a renewed phase.

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