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Iran’s oil hub on Khargh island hit by US overnight strikes
The war in the Middle East has entered its third week with a major escalation by US forces. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes against Iran’s critical oil terminal on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, claiming that the island’s military targets were “obliterated”, but that its oil infrastructure has been left alone – for now. Iran said its oil facilities, vital for 90% of its exports, were untouched, but threatened retaliation.
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The war in the Middle East has entered its third week with a major escalation by US forces. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes against Iran’s critical oil terminal on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, claiming that the island’s military targets were “obliterated”, but that its oil infrastructure has been left alone – for now. Iran said its oil facilities, vital for 90% of its exports, were untouched, but threatened retaliation.
The war in the Middle East has entered its third week with a major escalation by US forces. President Donald Trump announced airstrikes against Iran’s critical oil terminal on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, claiming that the island’s military targets were “obliterated”, but that its oil infrastructure has been left alone – for now. Iran said its oil facilities, vital for 90% of its exports, were untouched, but threatened retaliation.
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