The strikes on Kharg Island targeted Iranian military forces, not economic infrastructure on the island, a U.S. military official said.
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U.S. Military Attacks Iran’s Oil Export Hub, Trump Says
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Kharg Island, an Iranian oil export hub, according to reports and a statement from former President Trump.
Helene Cooper and Liam StackNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-13 · 23:41 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The U.S. military conducted strikes on Kharg Island, an Iranian oil export hub, according to reports and a statement from former President Trump. The operation targeted Iranian military forces present on the island. According to a U.S. military official, the strikes were specifically aimed at military assets and not the island's economic infrastructure. The timing and specific reasons behind the military action were not explicitly stated in the provided information. The location of the strikes, Kharg Island, is significant due to its role in Iran's oil exports.
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Strikes did not target economic infrastructure on the island.
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Strikes on Kharg Island targeted Iranian military forces.
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