An Iranian oil tanker has been reported hit by missiles off Kharg Island, according to Iranian media coverage relayed by international outlets. Al Jazeera reported that the tanker had been struck by several US missiles, citing Iranian media reports.

CNBC carried a similar account, reporting that an Iranian tanker was hit by a US attack near Iran’s Kharg Island, attributing the information to the Tasnim news agency.

Kharg Island is a significant location in Iran’s oil export infrastructure. The reports centered on damage to a tanker in the surrounding waters, though the sources available did not provide further verified detail on the vessel or the extent of the damage.

The accounts of the incident were published on September 5, 2026, with Al Jazeera reporting the event as part of live coverage of tensions involving Iran and the United States.

Beyond the reported missile strike, the available sources did not include independent confirmation, casualty figures, or an official US statement on the reported attack. The information rests on Iranian media reports, including Tasnim, as carried by Al Jazeera and CNBC.

Readers should note that details remain limited and are drawn from initial media reporting. Additional facts, including official responses and independent verification, were not present in the sources reviewed for this article.