Several explosions in Kharg Island area of Gulf, Iranian media report
Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island oil hub amid escalating tensions and renewed fighting between Iran and the United States. Reports suggest potential targeting of an Iranian tanker, though official confirmation remains pending.
Why it matters
The conflict threatens global energy supplies and risks further destabilization of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian media on Saturday (September 5, 2026) reported several explosions near the country’s major oil hub of Kharg Island in the Gulf, days after renewed fighting broke out with the United States.
Fars news agency said blasts were heard by its correspondent, but that there was no smoke visible, while the SNN news agency claimed “an Iranian tanker was targeted by the U.S.” near the island.
There was no immediate comment from U.S. or Iranian officials.
Fighting between the foes resumed last Sunday (September 5, 2026) with U.S. attacks on Iran as their war passed its six-month mark.
The American strikes prompted retaliatory attacks by Tehran on U.S. targets in the West Asia.
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