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Iranian tanker hit by U.S. attack near Iran’s Kharg Island: report
An Iranian tanker was reportedly struck by four U.S. missiles near Kharg Island's anchorage, escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. This incident highlights ongoing U.S.-Iran hostilities and risks to global oil supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz. For competitive exams, it underscores key geopolitical flashpoints, energy security concerns, and the strategic importance of chokepoints in international relations and defence studies.
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- Iranian tanker targeted near Kharg Island, Iran's major oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf
- Reportedly hit by four U.S. missiles in anchorage area of Kharg Island
- Kharg Island handles over 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, critical to global energy supply
- Incident occurs amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions over nuclear program and regional influence
- Strait of Hormuz, world's most critical oil chokepoint, lies near Kharg Island
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Kharg Island handles over [ … ] of Iran's crude oil exports, critical to global energy supply
Reported answer: 90%
Kharg Island handles over 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, critical to global energy supply
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