politics
March 14, 2026
Trump launches strikes on Iranian oil lifeline Kharg Island
President Donald Trump on Friday evening announced that the U.S. military bombed Kharg Island, which is viewed as Iran‘s oil lifeline.
TL;DR
- U.S. military bombed Kharg Island at President Trump's direction.
- Kharg Island is considered Iran's oil lifeline and is located in the northern Persian Gulf.
- Military targets on the island were destroyed, but oil infrastructure was spared.
- Trump warned of reconsidering the decision if Iran interferes with passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. military expects to begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz soon.
- Kharg Island is the loading site for approximately 90% of Iran's oil exports.
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