Why has the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
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The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
On March 13, 2026, President Trump announced that the U.S. military carried out a major airstrike on Kharg Island, a strategic hub for Iran's oil exports, responsible for 80–90% of the country’s oil shipments. Trump described the raid as one of the most powerful in Middle Eastern history, claiming it obliterated all military targets on the island.
President Trump calls for an international fleet to protect the Strait of Hormuz after bombing Iran's strategic Kharg Island.
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