---
title: "US strikes Iranian oil tankers amid Kharg Island explosions"
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published: "2026-09-08T20:05:13.825Z"
source_reported: "2026-09-08T19:52:00.000Z"
updated: "2026-09-08T20:05:13.825Z"
trust_score: 42
critic_score: 45
hype_score: 41
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coverage_measured: "2026-09-08T20:43:02.953Z"
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# US strikes Iranian oil tankers amid Kharg Island explosions

*Explosions reported near Iran's main oil export hub, prompting oil price rises and Iranian threats of retaliation.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named bodies, but relies on anonymous sourcing and lacks specific dates/locations.
- Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. Reporting is clear and holds together, but lacks quotes from affected parties or details on what happens next.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headline promises explosions and US targeting, which is present, but lacks detail on the scale or impact.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask.
- A US official told The Jerusalem Post that CENTCOM is striking Iranian oil tankers.
- Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned the US of retaliation if its vessels are struck.
- Oil prices increased following reports of the explosions.

Explosions were reported on 8 September 2026 near Iran's Kharg Island, a major oil refining and export hub, and the port city of Jask. Iranian media outlets, including Mehr News Agency and Tasnim News Agency, reported the incidents. According to Tasnim News Agency, the attacks on vessels resulted in no casualties, with crews evacuated.

A US official confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that CENTCOM was striking Iranian oil tankers. In response, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters issued a warning to the US, stating that any strikes on its vessels would lead to retaliatory attacks on American interests in the Middle East, as reported by Reuters citing Iranian state media.

The events led to a rise in oil prices. Reports of explosions near Kharg Island coincided with Brent crude nearing $100 and WTI hitting a June high, according to Seeking Alpha.

## Disagreement on the target

The Jerusalem Post reported that a US official stated CENTCOM is striking Iranian oil tankers. However, other reports, such as those from bienpublic.com, ledauphine.com, republicain-lorrain.fr, and Globo, describe the incident as the United States targeting an oil tanker near Kharg Island, without explicitly stating the US official's confirmation of striking tankers.

## What the coverage left out

None of the centre-rated reports mention the warning from Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters about retaliation if its vessels were struck. The right-rated reports did not mention the warning from Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters or the confirmation from a US official to The Jerusalem Post that CENTCOM is striking Iranian oil tankers.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 23 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 4% (1)
- Centre: 35% (8)
- Right: 61% (14)

50 of 73 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-08T20:43:02.953Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-08T20:30:16.926Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

No separate framing summary.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports led on the US targeting Iranian oil tankers and the explosions near Kharg Island. The Jerusalem Post quoted a US official stating CENTCOM is striking Iranian oil tankers and also reported explosions near Kharg Island. ANSA reported explosions near Kharg Island and Jask, citing Iranian media. Ledauphine.com and bienpublic.com, in their digests, stated that the United States targeted an oil tanker near Kharg Island.

### Right

- Right-rated reports focused on the explosions near Iran's Kharg Island and the subsequent rise in oil prices. Seeking Alpha reported that oil prices jumped amid reported explosions near Iran's Kharg Island. Anadolu Ajansı and Daily Sabah reported explosions in Iran's Kharg Island and Jask city. Reformatorisch Dagblad and Interfax.ru reported explosions heard on Iran's Kharg Island. Globo's digest stated explosions were heard on the island, described as a strategic territory of Iran. News-pravda.com and Reforma reported explosions in Jarg and Jask, with Iran threatening to attack US bases if attacks continue.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 2
- mixed: 6
- high: 12
- unknown: 53

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/news/article-16115623/Trump-strikes-Iranian-oil-tanker-near-Kharg-Island-gas-prices-skyrocket.html) — Trump strikes Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island as gas prices rise
- [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/us-israel-iran-war-latest-live-news-turkiye-condemns-houthi-attacks-says-they-undermine-diplomatic-efforts-as-us-strikes-iranian-tanker-near-kharg-island-escalate-saudi-arabia-crisis-280386) — US-Israel-Iran War Latest Live News: Turkiye Condemns Houthi Attacks, Says They ‘Undermine Diplomatic Efforts’ as US Strikes Iranian Tanker Near Kharg Island Escalate Saudi Arabia Crisis
- [LiFO](https://lifo.gr/now/world/neos-synagermos-sto-iran-anafores-gia-ekrixeis-sto-tzask-kai-sto-hargk) — New Alert in Iran: Reports of Explosions Near Kharg Island - "Iranian Tanker Hit"
- [der Standard DE](https://derstandard.de/story/3000000339003/iranische-medien-explosionen-auf-insel-kharg-und-nahe-jask) — Iranian Media: Explosions on Kharg Island and Near Jask
- [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/pyravlos-ton-ipa-chtypise-iraniko-tanker) — US Missile Hits Iranian Tanker
- [Ekstra Bladet](https://ekstrabladet.dk/nyheder/krigogkatastrofer/medie-usa-angriber-iransk-tankskib/11283269) — Media: US Attacks Iranian Tanker
- [veteranos.gr](https://veteranos.gr/iran-amerikanikos-pyravlos-eplixe-dexamenoploio-anoikta-tou-nisiou-chargk) — Iran: US Missile Hits Tanker Off Kharg Island - Veteranos
- [Cumhuriyet](https://cumhuriyet.com.tr/turkiye/iran-basini-hark-adasi-ile-cask-kenti-yakinlarinda-patlama-sesleri-duyuldu-2536010) — Iranian Media: Explosions Heard Near Khark Island and Jask City.
- [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/iran-basini-hark-adasi-ile-cask-kenti-yakinlarinda-patlama-sesleri-duyuldu-589383) — Iranian Media: Explosions Heard Near Khark Island and Jask City.
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/buitenland/explosies-gehoord-op-iraans-eiland-kharg) — Explosions on Iranian Island of Kharkiv: Oil Tanker Hit
- [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/explosies-gehoord-op-iraans-eiland-kharg) — Explosions Heard on Iranian Island of Kharkiv
- [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/explosies-gehoord-op-iraans-eiland-kharg) — Explosions Heard on Iranian Island of Kharkiv
- [ORF.at News](https://orf.at/stories/3441599) — Iranian Media: Explosions on Charg Island and Near Jask
- [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4015425/iran-apeilei-na-plixei-amerikanikes-baseis-an-xtupithoun-dexamenoploia-tis) — Iran: Threatens to Strike US Bases if Its Tankers Are Hit
- [Apa](https://apa.az/asia/abs-xarq-adasi-yaxinliginda-irana-aid-neft-tankerini-vurub-994651) — US Hits Iranian Oil Tanker Near Kharg Island
- [BT](https://bt.dk/udland/eksplosioner-naer-iran-tankskib-angrebet-ud-for-kharg-oeen) — Explosions Near Iran: Tanker Attacked Off Kharg Island
- [bienpublic.com](https://bienpublic.com/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/09/08/les-etats-unis-ciblent-un-nouveau-petrolier-iranien-au-large-de-l-ile-de-kharg) — War in the Middle East. United States Targets New Iranian Oil Tanker Off Kharg Island
- [ledauphine.com](https://ledauphine.com/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/09/08/les-etats-unis-ciblent-un-nouveau-petrolier-iranien-au-large-de-l-ile-de-kharg) — War in the Middle East. United States Targets New Iranian Oil Tanker Off Kharg Island
- [republicain-lorrain.fr](https://republicain-lorrain.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/09/08/les-etats-unis-ciblent-un-nouveau-petrolier-iranien-au-large-de-l-ile-de-kharg) — War in the Middle East. United States Targets New Iranian Oil Tanker Off Kharg Island
- [estrepublicain.fr](https://estrepublicain.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/09/08/les-etats-unis-ciblent-un-nouveau-petrolier-iranien-au-large-de-l-ile-de-kharg) — War in the Middle East. United States Targets New Iranian Oil Tanker Off Kharg Island
- [leprogres.fr](https://leprogres.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/09/08/les-etats-unis-ciblent-un-nouveau-petrolier-iranien-au-large-de-l-ile-de-kharg) — War in the Middle East. United States Targets New Iranian Oil Tanker Off Kharg Island
- [vosgesmatin.fr](https://vosgesmatin.fr/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/09/08/les-etats-unis-ciblent-un-nouveau-petrolier-iranien-au-large-de-l-ile-de-kharg) — War in the Middle East. United States Targets New Iranian Oil Tanker Off Kharg Island
- [lejsl.com](https://lejsl.com/defense-guerre-conflit/2026/09/08/les-etats-unis-ciblent-un-nouveau-petrolier-iranien-au-large-de-l-ile-de-kharg) — War in the Middle East. United States Targets New Iranian Oil Tanker Off Kharg Island
- [Dagens industri](https://di.se/nyheter/iranska-medier-attack-mot-tankfartyg-vid-kharg) — Iranian Media: Attack on Tanker at Kharg
- [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-908005) — US targets Iranian oil tankers, official tells 'Post,' as Iran reports explosions near Kharg Island
- [dunya.com](https://dunya.com/dunya/iranda-pes-pese-patlama-sesleri-haberi-839263) — Multiple Explosions Heard in Iran - Dünya Newspaper
- [Seeking Alpha](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4640923-oil-prices-rise-amid-reported-explosions-near-irans-kharg-island) — Oil prices rise amid reported explosions near Iran's Kharg Island (USO:NYSEARCA)
- [Haberler](https://haberler.com/guncel/iran-basini-hark-adasi-ile-cask-kenti-yakinlarinda-20220201-haberi) — Iranian Media: Explosions Heard Near Khark Island and Jask City.
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/explosions-heard-in-irans-kharg-island-jask-city/4051421) — Explosions Heard in Iran's Kharg Island, Jask City
- [Mehr News Agency](https://mehrnews.com/news/6941700/%D8%B4%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%B4%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B5%D8%AF%D8%A7%DB%8C-%DA%86%D9%86%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AC%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B1%DA%AF) — Several Explosions Heard on Kharg Island
- [Reforma](https://reforma.com/amenaza-iran-a-eu-mientras-reportan-explosiones-en-jarg/ar3272426) — Iran Threatens the US While Reporting Explosions in Jarg
- [VG](https://vg.no/nyheter/i/PdXGJ5/eksplosjoner-i-iran-tankskip-skal-vaere-truffet) — Explosions in Iran: Tanker Reportedly Hit
- [Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd](https://asianetnews.com/international-news/west-asia-tensions-escalation-iran-captures-us-unmanned-submarine-kharg-island-attacked-articleshow-o2rxnik) — Iran Seizes US State-of-the-Art Unmanned Submarine; Followed by Attack on Kharg Island, US Tightens Sanctions
- [Aftenposten](https://aftenposten.no/verden/i/bO6rxe/usa-angrep-iransk-tankskip-ved-kharg-ifoelge-iransk-nyhetsbyraa) — US Attacks Iranian Tanker Near Kharg, According to Iranian News Agency
- [NRK](https://nrk.no/nyheter/iransk-nyhetsbyra_-iransk-tankskip-skal-vaere-angrepet-1.18018501) — Iranian News Agency: Iranian Tanker Reportedly Attacked
- [abcgazetesi.com.tr](https://abcgazetesi.com.tr/dunya/hark-adasinda-patlama-sesleri-irandan-abdye-misilleme-uyarisi-871820) — Explosions Heard on Hark Island: Iran Warns of Retaliation Against the US!
- [ieidiseis.gr](https://ieidiseis.gr/kosmos/862493/iran-anafores-gia-diadochikes-ekrixeis-sto-nisi-chargk) — Iran: Reports of Successive Explosions on Kharg Island
- [El Comercio](https://elcomercio.pe/mundo/oriente-medio/iran-se-escuchan-explosiones-en-la-isla-de-kharg-cerca-del-estrecho-de-ormuz-estados-unidos-bombardea-ataca-donald-trump-noticia) — Alert in Iran: Explosion Heard on Kharg Island, Near the Strait of Ormuz
- [www.gercekgundem.com](https://gercekgundem.com/dunya/hark-adasinda-patlama-sesleri-irandan-abdye-misilleme-uyarisi-578279) — Explosions Heard on Hark Island: Iran Warns of Retaliation Against the US
- [ANSA](https://ansa.it/sito/notizie/topnews/2026/09/08/media-iran-esplosioni-vicino-allisola-di-kharg-e-vicino-a-hormuz_a366baaa-efcc-494c-b441-dd945e526981.html) — Average Iran, Explosions Near the Island of Kharg and Near Hormuz
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260909006200079) — Iranian Media: "Serial Explosions Sounded on Part of Kharg Island"
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/1162084-explosies-gehoord-op-iraans-eiland-kharg) — Explosions Heard on Iranian Island of Kharkiv
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2159078/anafores-gia-ekrixeis-sto-limani-tzask-sto-notio-tmima-toy-iran) — Reports of Explosions at Jask Port in Southern Iran
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/08/2577053.html) — ️The sounds of explosions are heard on Iran’s Kharg Island, the Mehr agency reported
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1113940) — Iranian Media Report Explosions on Khark Island
- [Halk TV](https://halktv.com.tr/dunya/son-dakika-abdnin-tehdidinin-ardindan-iranda-patlama-sesleri-1053874h) — Explosions Heard in Iran Following US Threat.
- [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20260908/iranin-hark-adasi-yakinlarinda-cok-sayida-patlama-sesi-duyuldu-1108607318.html) — Numerous Explosions Were Heard Near Iran's Khark Island.
- [hathalyoum.net](https://hathalyoum.net/articles/4227359) — Iranian Fares Agency: Dust of Explosions in Jask
- [NEWSru.co.il](https://newsru.co.il/mideast/8sep2026/iran_0015.html) — Iranian Media: Explosions Were Heard at Harg Island and Jaska Coast
- [enikos.gr](https://enikos.gr/international/iran-anafores-gia-ekrixeis-sto-nisi-chargk/2641047) — Iran: Reports of Explosions on Kharg Island
- [Haber7](https://haber7.com/dunya/haber/3658083-iranda-patlamalar-2-nokta-hedefte) — Explosions in Iran: 2 Targets Hit.
- [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/oil-surges-as-explosions-reported-on-kharg-island-370381) — Oil surges as explosions reported on Kharg Island
- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/oil-surges-as-explosions-reported-on-kharg-island) — Oil surges as explosions reported on Kharg Island
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/551489/iran-ekrikseis-akoystikan-sto-nisi-xargk) — Iran: Explosions Heard on Kharg Island
- [A Haber](https://ahaber.com.tr/dunya/2026/09/08/hark-adasi-ve-caskta-patlama-sesleri-duyuldu) — Explosion Sounds Were Heard on Hark Island and Cask.
- [Unknown](https://news.walla.co.il/item/3866561) — Tanker Attacked in "Oil Island", Iranian Senior Official Warns: "Any Attack Will Lead to Attack on Bases"
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/827be95b530887a9) — Several explosions reported on Kharg Island
- [Globo](https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/09/08/explosoes-sao-ouvidas-na-ilha-kharg-territorio-estrategico-do-ira.ghtml) — Explosions Are Heard on the Island of Kharg, Strategic Territory of Iran
- [Newsit.gr](https://newsit.gr/kosmos/iran-ekrikseis-sto-nisi-xargk-symfona-me-iranika-mesa-enimerosis/4769391) — Iran: Explosions on Kharg Island, According to Iranian Media
- [Beirut 24](https://beirut24.org/2026/09/08/%D9%88%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9-%D9%85%D9%87%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%B3%D9%85%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA) — Iranian Mehr Agency: Hearing of Explosions on Iranian Kharg Island
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/iran-medyasi-duyurdu-hark-ve-caskta-patlama-sesleri/haber-1696874) — Iranian Media announced... Explosions Heard in Hark and Jask.
- [haberglobal.com](https://haberglobal.com/gundem/abd-irani-yeniden-vurmaya-basladi-hark-adasi-ile-cask-kenti-yakinlarinda-patlama-sesleri-543211) — The US Has Resumed Striking Iran: Explosions Heard Near Khark Island and Jask City.
- [NewsBomb](https://newsbomb.gr/kosmos/story/1762023/stena-tou-ormoyz-ekrikseis-sto-nisi-xargk) — Strait of Hormuz: Explosions on Kharg Island
- [tgrthaber.com](https://tgrthaber.com/dunya/iran-basini-hark-adasinda-patlama-sesleri-duyuldu-3358273) — Explosions Heard in Iran: US Targets Oil Tanker Off Hark Island.
- [Daily Sabah](https://dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/explosions-reported-on-irans-kharg-island-in-jask) — Explosions reported on Iran's Kharg Island, in Jask
- [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/dunya/iran-medyasi-duyurdu-hark-adasinda-patlama-sesleri-1814660) — Iranian Media Reports: Explosion Sounds Heard on Kharq Island.
- [Habertürk](https://haberturk.com/dunya/iran-tankeri-fuze-saldirisina-ugradi-3911168) — Source of Sounds Heard Near Iran's Oil Terminal Is Being Investigated
- [asriran.com](https://asriran.com/fa/news/1190332/%D8%B4%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%B4%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B5%D8%AF%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%AC%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B1%DA%AF) — Explosion Heard in Kharg Island Area
- [fararu.com](https://fararu.com/fa/news/1000637/%D8%B4%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%AF%D9%87-%D8%B4%D8%AF%D9%86-%D8%B5%D8%AF%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D9%88-%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%B7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%81-%D8%AC%D8%B2%DB%8C%D8%B1-%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B1%DA%AF) — Two Explosions Heard Around Kharg Island
- [Unknown](https://shafaq.com/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D9%86%D8%B7%D9%82%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85/%D8%B9%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%AC%D8%B2%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D8%AE%D8%B1%D8%AC) — Shafaq News...Iranian Media: Explosions Heard on Kharg Island
- [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/alert/973740/%d9%85%d9%87%d8%b1-%d8%b3%d9%85%d8%a7%d8%b9-%d8%af%d9%88%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%86%d9%81%d8%ac%d8%a7%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%82%d8%b1%d8%a8-%d9%85%d9%86%d8%b7%d9%82%d8%a9-%d8%b1%d8%b3%d9%88-%d8%a7) — Mehr News Agency: Explosions Heard Near the Ship Docking Area on Iran's Kharg Island
- [RedState](https://redstate.com/wardclark/2026/09/08/new-reports-three-more-iranian-oil-tankers-hit-near-kharg-island-n2206655) — New Reports: Three More Iranian Oil Tankers Hit Near Kharg Island
- [alsumaria.tv](https://alsumaria.tv/news/international/575431/%D8%AF%D9%88%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%81%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%B9%D8%AF%D8%A9-%D8%AC%D9%86%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86) — Several Explosions in Southern Iran.

## Questions

**What happened near Iran's Kharg Island?**

Explosions were reported near Iran's Kharg Island and the port city of Jask on 8 September 2026. Iranian media reported these incidents, with some stating there were no casualties.

**What was the US involvement?**

A US official told The Jerusalem Post that CENTCOM was striking Iranian oil tankers. This action occurred amid the reported explosions near Iran's oil facilities.

**How did Iran respond to the US actions?**

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned the US of retaliation if its vessels were struck. This warning was reported by Reuters, citing Iranian state media.

**What was the impact on oil prices?**

Oil prices increased following the reports of explosions near Iran's Kharg Island. Brent crude neared $100 and WTI hit a June high.

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