Iranian Oil Tanker Reportedly Struck by Missiles Off Kharg Island Amid Escalating Iran-US Tensions
Iranian media report a tanker was hit by several missiles near Kharg Island as President Trump says the US may soon target a site he called Iran's 'Pickaxe Mountain.'
An Iranian oil tanker was reportedly struck by several missiles near Kharg Island, according to Iranian media cited by Al Jazeera in a live report on the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
The report, published in an Al Jazeera live blog on the situation, said the tanker had been hit by missiles attributed to the United States, though the claim has not been independently verified by Al Jazeera or other outside sources.
Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, serves as a major hub for Iranian oil exports and has previously been identified as a strategically significant site amid regional tensions.
Separately, the same Al Jazeera live coverage reported that US President Donald Trump said the United States may target a site he referred to as Iran's "Pickaxe Mountain" in the near future, without providing further details on the location or timing of any potential action.
Al Jazeera's live blog did not provide additional confirmation of casualties, damage, or the current status of the tanker following the reported strike. The report reflects a rapidly developing situation, and details could not be independently corroborated at the time of publication.
Sources
- Iran war live: Iranian oil tanker reported hit by missiles off Kharg island — Al Jazeera — All
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