Explosions heard near Iran's Kharg Island in Gulf, origin unknown, Fars news says - Reuters

Explosions were reported near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf on Saturday. The island serves as a critical oil terminal for Iran, acting as a primary hub for the country’s maritime petroleum exports.

Local media outlets confirmed that the sounds of blasts were heard in the vicinity of the island. While the occurrence of the explosions has been acknowledged, the specific origin and cause of the incidents remain unknown at this time.

Concurrent with the reports of the explosions, unconfirmed information has circulated suggesting that an Iranian tanker may have been targeted in the area. Some reports have linked this potential maritime incident to the actions of United States forces.

Official confirmation regarding the status of any vessels or the involvement of foreign military assets has not been provided. Authorities have yet to release a definitive account of the events, leaving the exact nature of the situation surrounding the oil terminal and the reported tanker incident unclear.