An unverified report indicates airstrikes on Iran's Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub. No details on the number of strikes, casualties, or the source of the attack are yet available.
A single unverified report circulating early Saturday morning claims airstrikes targeted Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal, hours after the Iranian deputy governor of Bushehr reported that US missiles had struck an empty oil tanker at the same location for a second time. The new report, which emerged around 02:51 Jerusalem, does not specify the attacker, damage, or casualties, but expands the scope of alleged targeting beyond the previously reported tanker.
The thread began Friday July 17 at 18:38 Jerusalem, when Iranian reports claimed the United States had struck an empty oil tanker anchored at Kharg Island. Within the same hour, the deputy governor of Bushehr province reported that the same tanker was hit by American missiles for a second time, as reported by Israeli media outlet N12. Both claims remain unverified and have not been independently corroborated.
The Zioneer has reported on a series of incidents involving Kharg Island in recent weeks. On June 6, mysterious explosions were reported on the island. On June 11, President Trump threatened "very hard" strikes and outlined a plan to seize Kharg Island. On June 12, unconfirmed drone flights near the island were reported. On July 8, explosions were reported on both Qeshm and Kharg Islands amid reports that the US informed Israel of planned strikes. On July 15, US airstrikes hit Sirik Island in southern Iran. These reports collectively suggest a sustained pattern of incidents and threats targeting Iranian strategic assets in the Gulf.
The new report of airstrikes on the terminal itself has not been confirmed by any official source or independent verification. The identity of the attacker, the extent of damage, and the operational status of the terminal remain unknown. The earlier claims of tanker strikes also remain unverified, with no on-record confirmation from US or Iranian authorities.
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