Gaza Herald – Iranian sources stated that the operation to extinguish the fire aboard an oil tanker targeted by US military forces near Kharg Island on Saturday has concluded. The incident occurred when the vessel was hit in the engine room, causing it to stop at the site of the attack.
A correspondent for Fars News Agency reported that all crew members are in good health. According to these reports, the accident has not resulted in any oil spill so far. This assessment comes as technical and engineering teams were dispatched to the scene to evaluate the condition of the damaged tanker.
These specialized teams arrived today to assess the situation with the aim of making a decision regarding the transfer of the vessel. The evaluation process is ongoing as authorities determine the next steps for handling the disabled ship in international waters.
The US military had attacked the Iranian oil tanker on Saturday near Kharg Island, inflicting damage upon it. The strike specifically targeted the engine room, which led to the immediate cessation of the tanker’s movement at the location of the incident.
In response to the attack, the Iranian Navy announced that it had targeted three oil tankers traveling through unauthorized routes across the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the navy stated it engaged three American ships in other areas during the same period.
This exchange of fire marks a significant escalation in the region following the initial strike on the commercial vessel. Both sides have issued statements confirming their respective actions and outcomes of the confrontation.
The safety of the crew remains a primary concern for Iranian officials, who emphasized that no injuries were sustained among the personnel aboard the affected tanker. Medical checks were reportedly conducted immediately after the firefighting efforts were completed.
Diplomatic tensions are expected to rise as investigations into the cause of the engagement proceed. International observers are monitoring the situation closely given the strategic importance of the waterways involved in global energy transport.
This report was produced in the Gaza Herald newsroom.
