Explosions reported near Kharg Island in Iran

Multiple explosions have been heard near Kharg Island, an oil export hub in Iran, according to local media reports including Mehr News. The cause of the blasts and whether any damage occurred remain unconfirmed by authorities.

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WhereKharg Island

29.250, 50.320 ±10 km

First reported47 days ago

Published2026-09-08 20:42 UTC

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Global Event Monitor. Explosions reported near Kharg Island in Iran. 2026-09-08T20:42:57.938Z. Status: published. urn:global-events-monitor:event:1402. https://global.eventmonitor.net/event/2026-09-08/us-strikes-iranian-tanker-near-kharg-1f283ecf

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Who reported it

Khaama Press07:49 UTC
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Iranian Tanker Reportedly Hit Near Kharg Island as Explosions Rock Key Oil Hub
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@clashreport18:58 UTC
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Several explosions were heard near the Kharg Island anchorage, Iran’s Mehr News reports. No official information has been released on the cause or possible damage.
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Arab News (en)Saudi-owned3 reports19:19 UTC
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Explosions heard on Iran’s Kharg Island: local media
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Middle East Eye (en)20:25 UTC
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Iranian media reports US attack on Iranian tanker off Kharg Island, explosions heard from Jask
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Shafaq News (en)20:26 UTC
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US strikes Iranian tanker near Kharg
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TASS ENRussian state news agency21:30 UTC
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US strikes targets near Iran’s Kharg Island, Jask — reporter
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Deutsche Welle EN2 reports21:56 UTC
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US strikes Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
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Jerusalem Post (en)22:32 UTC
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US targets Iranian oil tankers, official tells 'Post,' as Iran reports explosions near Kharg Island
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