U.S. forces strike military targets on Iran's Kharg Island

U.S. forces hit military targets on Kharg Island on Friday. The hub handles 90% of Iran's oil exports and Tehran warned of retaliation against regional assets.

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The United States military conducted strikes on Friday against military targets on Kharg Island, a critical hub for Iran that facilitates approximately 90% of the country's oil exports. President Donald Trump stated on social media that U.S. forces had destroyed all military targets on the island, warning that energy infrastructure could be targeted next if Tehran continues to interfere with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of global oil flows.

A satellite view captures the extensive oil terminal facilities located on Kharg Island, Iran, as seen in late February 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS
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