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US missile reportedly hits Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island

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  • Iranian media reported that a US missile struck a small Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, with no casualties reported.
  • The reported incident comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and has not been independently verified.
  • The vessel’s identity and the circumstances of the strike remain unclear.

A US missile reportedly struck a small Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island on Saturday, Iranian media reported, citing preliminary information. Iran’s Student News Agency said there were no casualties.

Kharg Island serves as a critical hub for Iran’s oil exports and handles most of the country’s crude shipments. The reported strike comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran after US-Israeli military action against Iran began on February 28.

Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel and US interests across the region. US President Donald Trump has previously threatened to take control of Kharg Island, highlighting its importance to Iran’s energy exports.

Washington and Tehran signed a June 18 memorandum of understanding on freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Its implementation has reportedly stalled over disagreements about security arrangements in the strategic waterway.

The tanker strike has not been independently verified. The vessel’s identity and the circumstances surrounding the reported attack remain unclear.

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