An Iranian oil tanker was targeted in a US attack during the night, according to an Iranian news agency. The incident occurred off the coast of Kharg island, a strategic location in the Persian Gulf.
The attack was confirmed after explosions were heard in the Persian Gulf region and in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important maritime routes for oil transportation.
The Iranian news agency was the source that reported the United States' attack on the oil tanker, without providing further details about the specific circumstances of the incident or possible consequences.
