Dubai: Iran on Saturday accused the US of attacking an Iranian tanker near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. The US did not immediately comment, but a new strike would raise the risk of sparking a new round of Iranian attacks on US allies and interests in the region.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting said Saturday that four US missiles struck a tanker about six miles (10 km) from Kharg Island. It said the crew was being evacuated and there were no casualties.
The report did not provide evidence and did not include comment from Iranian officials. US Central Command (CENTCOM) did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Kharg Island is Iran's main oil export terminal and a strategically important hub for the country's crude shipments. It has been repeatedly targeted during the US-Iran conflict, including US strikes on military sites there in March.
The latest report comes days after the US resumed strikes on Iranian targets following a monthlong pause, as fighting around the Strait of Hormuz has intensified.