Several explosions reported near Kharg Island, Iranian tanker hit
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- Several explosions were heard near Iran’s Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, Iranian news agency Fars reported.
- Student News Network said a missile struck an Iranian tanker near the island, but there was no official confirmation of the explosions’ origin.
- No casualties have been reported.
Several explosions were heard near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, according to Iranian news agency Fars. The agency said no smoke or flames could be seen.
There was no official confirmation of what caused the blasts. Student News Network reported that a missile had struck an Iranian tanker near the island.
No casualties had been reported at the time of the report.
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