Trump says US bombed Iran’s Kharg Island, threatens oil infrastructure

South China Morning Post National SecurityNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by AgenciesMarch 14, 2026 at 12:23 AM

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Kharg Island Is an Appealing Target for Trump, With High Risks

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Former US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that the US had bombed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil export hub. He claimed he refrained from destroying the island's oil infrastructure "for reasons of decency," but threatened to reconsider if Iran interfered with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Kharg Island, located off the Iranian coast, is the primary terminal for nearly all of Iran's oil exports. While the US and Israel have previously avoided targeting the island, Trump administration officials had reportedly considered capturing it. Trump indicated that seizing the island was not a priority but that he could quickly change his mind.

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Trump threatened reconsideration if Iran interferes with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump said he chose not to wipe out the oil infrastructure on Kharg Island.

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Donald Trump said the US carried out strikes against “every military target” on Iran’s Kharg Island export hub.

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Kharg Island is the primary terminal for nearly all of Iran's oil exports.

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Capturing Kharg was on the table as the war in the Middle East persists.

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Fox News Radio 30% Middle East 40% Israel 50% Strait of Hormuz 60% Kharg Island ×570% Iran ×480% United States ×280% Donald Trump ×390%

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kharg island 100% iran 90% donald trump 90% oil infrastructure 80% us strikes 80% strait of hormuz 70% oil exports 60% military target 50% middle east 40%