The Iranian Revolutionary Guard denies targeting the nuclear facilities in Isfahan and confirms an attack on an oil tanker near Kharg Island
Quick Look
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard denied the validity of the reports circulating about the targeting of nuclear facilities in Isfahan by American and Israeli forces, stressing that these allegations are false and aim to create confusion.
- In the same context, Tasnim Agency reported that an Iranian oil tanker called 'Stark One' was subjected to an American missile attack near Kharg Island, which led to it being hit by four projectiles without any human casualties.
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Why It Matters
This statement comes in light of escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, especially after a series of attacks and mutual accusations related to nuclear facilities and military activities in the region.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard responded in a statement, on Saturday, to the circulating news that the nuclear facilities in Isfahan Province had been attacked.
The Revolutionary Guards’ public relations and media said, “What was circulated about targeting nuclear centers and facilities in Isfahan is not true,” according to what was reported by the semi-official Iranian Tasnim News Agency.
The statement said: “Following the publication of some false news and allegations across cyberspace and social media platforms, regarding the exposure of nuclear centers and facilities in Isfahan province to an attack by the American-Zionist enemy, we assure the people of the province that these reports are completely untrue, and that no American-Zionist attack occurred on the nuclear facilities in Isfahan, as stated in those allegations,” according to what Tasnim Agency reported.
The Revolutionary Guard added, "The circulation of such news in the current sensitive circumstances is an example of attempts by hostile parties to create confusion, spread anxiety among citizens, and destabilize the psychological stability of society, by exploiting social media platforms and republishing news that lacks reliable sources."
This came while an Iranian oil tanker was subjected to a missile attack by American forces near Kharg Island, on Saturday, according to what was reported by Iranian news agencies.
Tasnim news agency reported that a small tanker was targeted by American missiles about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the island.
The agency reported that the tanker, which was present in the marina area, was hit by four projectiles fired by American forces, and confirmed that there were no human casualties, and that the tanker crew was working to evacuate the ship.
Sources in the shipping sector identified the targeted tanker as "Stark One*", which last appeared near Kharg Island a week ago. Ship movement tracking data. Data from the "Marine Traffic" website for maritime shipping information showed that the ship was built in 2000 and has a tonnage of 159,681 tons.
CNN contacted US Central Command (Centcom) for comment.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Iran will increase its security warnings in the Gulf in response to the attack on the tanker
Likely · Within days
The United States will continue to monitor Iranian maritime activities near Kharg Island
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What evidence did the Revolutionary Guard rely on to deny targeting nuclear facilities?
- Will Iran take retaliatory measures in response to the attack on the tanker?
- What is the current condition of the Stark One tanker after the attack?
