The Zioneer reports that a US military aircraft issued a warning to the Iranian oil tanker STARK I near Kharg Island, giving the crew three minutes to evacuate before striking the ship's stern. Iranian media reported four hits and no casualties.
Saturday's incident near Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal, marks the latest US kinetic action against Iranian maritime assets. According to The Zioneer, a US military aircraft intercepted the Iranian tanker STARK I, issued a warning with a three-minute evacuation window, and then struck the vessel's stern. Iranian media claim four hits with no casualties.
The Zioneer reported earlier Saturday that US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the destruction of three Iranian oil tankers after ballistic missile attacks on US warships. The tanker hit near Kharg Island may be one of those three, though the batch does not specify.
The US had previously warned Tehran via a Qatari backchannel that continued escalation could lead to strikes on energy infrastructure, including Kharg Island. The latest engagement suggests the warning is being acted upon, though the details of the STARK I strike remain unconfirmed by US officials.
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