politics
March 15, 2026
US may strike Kharg Island again 'just for fun,' Trump says
President Donald Trump revealed that he may launch more strikes on Kharg Island, Iran‘s oil lifeline that he just bombed on Friday night.
TL;DR
- U.S. military targeted 90 Iranian military sites on Kharg Island, including naval mine and missile storage.
- President Trump claimed the strikes 'totally obliterated' Iran's military on the island.
- Trump suggested further strikes on Kharg Island might occur, stating it would be 'just for fun.'
- Iran's oil infrastructure on Kharg Island was left untouched, with Trump citing the long rebuilding time.
- Trump previously indicated he would reconsider targeting oil infrastructure if Iran blocked ships from the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran allowed two Indian tankers to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. Navy will soon escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump announced a multinational effort to send warships to the region to keep the Strait open and safe.
- Trump expressed hope that China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK would send ships to the area.