Reported incidents
Explosions occurred on Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf. Details on the cause and extent of damage remain limited.
The United States directed personnel aboard three American tankers to leave their vessels after reports that the ships had been hit.
Iranian response
According to Iranian statements, any further attacks on its tankers would prompt strikes on US military bases. No specific targets or timelines were provided in available reports.
Context
Kharg Island handles the majority of Iran's crude oil exports. Tensions in the region have risen around shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
[TO VERIFY: exact location and timing of reported tanker incidents; confirmation of casualties or damage from official sources]
