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Iranian media report US strike on tanker near Kharg Island

Iranian media report that an Iranian oil tanker was struck by US forces near Kharg Island on Saturday morning.

By 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET Updated 5 Sep 2026 · 10:00 CET

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According to Euronews, Iranian media have reported that an Iranian oil tanker was struck by United States forces on Saturday morning. The reported incident occurred near Kharg Island.

The report of the strike follows an earlier event on Friday, during which Iran reportedly fired missiles towards the Strait of Hormuz. Further details regarding the aftermath of the reported strike or potential casualties were not immediately provided in the source material.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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