March 14, 2026
What to Know About the Tiny Iranian Island That the US Bombed
The United States ‘obliterated’ military targets on Kharg Island but left its oil infrastructure intact for now, Trump said.
TL;DR
- U.S. forces attacked military targets on Iran's Kharg Island.
- The island's oil infrastructure was left intact.
- This was the first time Kharg Island was targeted in the U.S.-Israeli campaign.
- Kharg Island is Iran's most vital economic asset.
- 90 percent of Iran's oil exports are pumped from Kharg Island's terminals to supertankers.
- Most of the oil is shipped to Asia, with China being the largest recipient.
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