Sunday, March 15, 2026

US military strikes Iran Kharg Island oil facilities

The United States military conducted a bombing raid on Iran's Kharg Island, which handles over 90 percent of Iran's oil exports. President Trump announced the strikes, describing them as targeting military installations while warning that oil infrastructure could be hit next if Iran interferes with Strait of Hormuz shipping. Iran threatened to retaliate against US-linked oil facilities in the region, while crude oil prices surged amid the escalating conflict.