Iran war: Explosions reported near Kharg Island

Iran war: Explosions reported near Kharg Island Published September 5, 2026last updated September 5, 2026What you need to know Below is a roundup of the top headlines on the Iran war and other developments in the wider Middle East region on Saturday, September 5. - Explosions near Kharg Island, Iranian media reports - US and Iranian officials have not officially commented on the reports - US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee expected to visit West Bank village home to Palestinian-Americans amid rise of settler attacks Tired of missing our real-time updates? Click here to add us as a Preferred Source on Google. Then tap the "Star" or "Preferred" to keep DW News at the top of your feed. Explosions heard near Iran's Kharg Island, reports say Official Iranian news agencies reported a strike near the fuel hub of Kharg Island that appeared to target an oil tanker. However, they also reported that the strike appeared to have missed its target as no smoke could be seen rising from the area. Neither the US nor the Iranian government have commented on the strikes After a lull in fighting, the US began striking Iranian targets again last Sunday. The war has now entered its seventh month. Welcome to our coverage As the US risks sliding into another "forever war," Iranian broadcasters have reported strikes of unknown origin on Kharg Island. Meanwhile, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee is due to visit Palestinian-Americans in West Bank towns that have come under Israeli settler attacks. Follow here for all the latest headlines from Iran and the wider Middle East with DW.