Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iranian island handling oil exports

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Guardian staff and agenciesMarch 14, 2026 at 02:50 AM

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Donald Trump announced that US forces destroyed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf. He warned that further interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to attacks on Iran's oil infrastructure, but stated he had chosen not to attack the oil infrastructure "for reasons of decency." In response, Iranian armed forces threatened to retaliate against energy infrastructure owned by companies cooperating with the US if its oil facilities are attacked. The announcement came as the US military ordered 2,500 marines and the USS Tripoli to the Middle East. Experts suggest attacks on Kharg Island could significantly increase global oil prices.

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