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A Fars correspondent on Kharg Island said explosion sounds were heard from the Gulf, but no sign of smoke was seen | Image: Bloomberg
Explosions ??were heard on Saturday near Iran’s Kharg Island in the Gulf, a key oil terminal, but their origin was unknown, the semi-official Fars news agency reported.
The state-affiliated Nournews said there were unconfirmed reports from local sources that an Iranian tanker had been targeted near Kharg by a missile fired by U.S. forces.
A Fars correspondent on Kharg ??Island said explosion sounds were heard from the Gulf, but no sign of smoke was seen.
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First Published: Sep 05 2026 | 1:05 PM IST
