New Delhi: There was increased mayhem in the zone without loud explosions were heard on Saturday near Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub. According to the news agency, the reason for the blasts was not immediately clear. Meanwhile, Iran-affiliated Noornews, quoting local sources, personal that there is unconfirmed news of an Iranian oil tanker stuff targeted by a missile fired by the US Army near Kharg Island.
What came to light without the blasts?
According to Fars correspondent, explosions were heard from Kharg Island in the direction of the Gulf. However, smoke was not visible in the sky without the incident. Because of this, the situation regarding the very rationalization of the blasts is not yet clear. There was no firsthand confirmation of any major forfeiture or fire from the spot.
Did American missile target Iranian tanker?
NurNews has raised such a possibility quoting local sources, but it has not yet been independently verified. The report said that unconfirmed information has emerged well-nigh a US missile wade on an Iranian tanker near Kharg Island. However, this requirement was not immediately confirmed by Iranian officials.
Why is Kharg Island so important?
Kharg Island is a very important strategic and economic place for Iran. It is a major oil export terminal located in the Persian Gulf, from where Iran exports a large part of its transplanted oil. In such a situation, the impact of any military incident in this region may not be limited to Iran only but may moreover stupefy the regional energy supply and oil market.
Has any ship been damaged?
At present it is not well-spoken whether any ship or tanker has been unauthentic in the blasts or not. Fars' local correspondent moreover did not see smoke or obvious signs of forfeiture at the scene. Official confirmation from Iranian authorities is awaited.
Did the incident come to light tween rising tension?
The news of the explosions near Kharg Island has come at a time when tension between America and Iran has once increased. A possible wade on an oil tanker in the Gulf region could remoter worsen the situation. However, it is too early to say that the American wade was responsible for the blasts.
At present, the work of investigating the incident and gathering information is going on. The most important question is what caused the blasts and whether any Iranian oil tanker was unquestionably targeted. The well-constructed picture of the incident will be well-spoken only without official confirmation
