Iranian tanker hit by US attack near Iran’s Kharg Island, Tasnim says
An Iranian tanker was hit by four US missiles near Kharg Island on September 5, according to the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim. Local sources reported no casualties and the crew was being evacuated. There was no immediate official confirmation from Iranian authorities or US Central Command.
Why it matters: This incident underscores the theme of energy security and geopolitical risk in the Gulf, as Kharg Island is a critical hub for Iranian crude exports.