Iran's Fars News Agency reported that an explosion was heard on the morning of the 5th (local time) near Kharg Island, Iran's largest oil export hub.

This satellite image, taken on May 8, 2026, appears to show oil spreading off the coast of Kharg Island, Iran's key crude export terminal./Courtesy of AFP·Yonhap News

At 11:04 a.m. that day, Fars said on Telegram, "Several explosions were heard an hour ago in the Persian Gulf near Kharg Island," adding, "No smoke or flames were observed in the air or on the water."

It added, "So far, no official and accurate information has been released on the cause and source of the explosions."

U.S. President Donald Trump on Aug. 30 posted an AI-generated image of Kharg Island on fire on social media (SNS) Truth Social, claiming it was "blowing to pieces."

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