Iran war live: US bombs Iran’s Kharg Island, warns oil facilities next

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In March 2026, US forces, under the direction of President Donald Trump, conducted a bombing raid on Kharg Island off the southwest coast of Iran, reportedly targeting Iranian military assets. Trump stated that the US "obliterated" these targets and warned of potential future attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure. The strikes followed rallies in Tehran where thousands demonstrated support for Palestinians and opposition to US and Israeli actions. Al Jazeera reported "huge blasts" in central Tehran after the US bombing of Kharg Island. The US has not stated the specific reasons for the attack.

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President Donald Trump said US forces “obliterated” Iranian military targets on Kharg Island.

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Thousands rallied in Iran’s capital in a show of support for Palestinians.

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US president said ‘powerful’ bombing raid hit Iranian forces on Kharg Island.

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US bombs Iran’s Kharg Island, warns oil facilities next.

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Intense strikes target central Tehran.

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranLive trackerCould the US deploy troops to Iran?Iran’s weaponsCould Iran be using China's BeiDou system?A simple guide to IranLive updates, Iran war live: US bombs Iran’s Kharg Island, warns oil facilities nextIntense strikes target central Tehran as US president says ‘powerful’ bombing raid hit Iranian forces on Kharg Island.liveThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LiveBy Lyndal Rowlands and Erin HalePublished On 14 Mar 2026 President Donald Trump said US forces “obliterated” Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, located off the southwest coast of Iran, and warned oil infrastructure there could be attacked next. Al Jazeera’s correspondent in Tehran says “huge blasts” rocked central Tehran after thousands rallied in Iran’s capital in a show of support for Palestinians and in defiance of attacks by the US and Israel.

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