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Iranian media report US missile struck tanker near Kharg Island

Iranian media reported that a US missile struck a small oil tanker near Kharg Island, Iran's top crude export hub.

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On Saturday, Iran's media reported that a US missile struck an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, a major hub for Iranian oil exports. [1] Kharg Island handled 90 percent of Iran's oil exports before the regional 'US war' described by the outlet, indicating its strategic role as Iran's primary oil terminal. [2] The Student News Network, an Iranian outlet, said the targeted tanker was a 'small vessel'. [3] The semi-official Student News Network reported that no injuries were reported in connection with the tanker strike. [4] No casualties have been reported in connection with the incident, according to the article's own account. [5] The semi-official Fars News Agency reported hearing explosion sounds from the Gulf area but noted no visible smoke or fire. [6]
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  1. On Saturday, Iran's media reported that a US missile struck an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, a major hub for Iranian oil exports. · middleeasteye.net
  2. Kharg Island handled 90 percent of Iran's oil exports before the regional 'US war' described by the outlet, indicating its strategic role as Iran's primary oil terminal. · middleeasteye.net
  3. The Student News Network, an Iranian outlet, said the targeted tanker was a 'small vessel'. · middleeasteye.net
  4. The semi-official Student News Network reported that no injuries were reported in connection with the tanker strike. · CNN Arabic
  5. No casualties have been reported in connection with the incident, according to the article's own account. · middleeasteye.net
  6. The semi-official Fars News Agency reported hearing explosion sounds from the Gulf area but noted no visible smoke or fire. · CNN Arabic
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