politics
March 15, 2026
Iran claims US also hit another island during Kharg bombing
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has claimed that the U.S. strikes targeting Kharg Island also included another island in the Persian Gulf, Abu Musa.
TL;DR
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claims U.S. strikes hit both Kharg Island and Abu Musa.
- The U.S. military confirmed strikes on Kharg Island, describing it as a major raid on military targets.
- U.S. official statements and released media do not mention Abu Musa being targeted.
- Abu Musa's sovereignty is disputed by the UAE, and it is considered a flashpoint in regional tensions.
- Following the Kharg strike, Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE, which reported intercepting most of them.