US Missile Attack on Iranian Tanker Near Harg Island
On September 5, 2026, the United States launched missiles that struck an Iranian tanker near Harg Island in the Persian Gulf. The attack, reported by Iranian news agency Tasnim, involved four missiles hitting the vessel approximately 11 kilometers from the island's coast. The US military later claimed it had attacked three Iranian tankers, creating conflicting accounts of the event.
Where Sources Diverge
First report mentions one tanker hit with four missiles; second report states three tankers were attacked.
US hit an Iranian tanker with four missiles
US military stated it attacked three Iranian tankers
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Explosions were heard near the strategically important Iranian island of Harg in the Persian Gulf today. The Iranian news agency Tasnim reports that the US hit an Iranian tanker about 11 kilometers from the island with four missiles. There were no casualties, and the crew left the ship. The US military later stated that it attacked three Iranian tankers.
Explosions were heard near the strategically important Iranian island of Harg in the Persian Gulf today. The Iranian news agency Tasnim reports that the US hit an Iranian tanker with four missiles approximately 11 kilometers from the coast of the island. There are no reported casualties, and the crew has left the ship. US authorities have not confirmed an attack on the tanker.