The Student News Network (SNN) first reported that the tanker had been hit, while Khabar Fouri later reported the four-missile strike.
\n\nAn Iranian oil tanker off Kharg Island has reportedly been struck by missiles, according to Iranian media, with Khabar Fouri reporting that the vessel was hit by four US missiles and is being evacuated. The Student News Network (SNN) first reported that an Iranian tanker off Kharg Island had been hit.
\n\nKhabar Fouri subsequently reported that the vessel was struck by four missiles attributed to the United States. The reports did not immediately provide details on the identity of the tanker, the extent of the damage or whether there were casualties. The claims have not been independently verified.
\n\nKhabar Fouri reported that the tanker was being evacuated following what it described as a strike by four US missiles. No further operational details were immediately available. The reported incident comes amid the ongoing Iran War, with the region's oil infrastructure and shipping routes remaining closely watched because of their potential impact on energy supplies.
\n\nThere was also no immediate confirmation from the US Navy in the information available.
\n\nKharg Island is a critical part of Iran's oil-export infrastructure, with the…
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