President Trump said he directed the Pentagon to “totally obliterate” military assets on Kharg Island. The U.S. said it was deploying thousands of Marines to the region.
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SAT · 2026-03-14 · 07:46 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0314-24393
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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Says It Bombed Key Iranian Island With Oil Hub
According to recent reports, the United States has bombed Kharg Island, a key Iranian island with an oil hub. President Trump stated he directed the Pentagon to "totally obliterate" military assets on the island.
The New York TimesNew York Times - WorldFiled 2026-03-14 · 07:46 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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According to recent reports, the United States has bombed Kharg Island, a key Iranian island with an oil hub. President Trump stated he directed the Pentagon to "totally obliterate" military assets on the island. The reason for this action was not explicitly stated in the provided information. In response to escalating tensions, the U.S. announced it is deploying thousands of Marines to the region. The bombing and troop deployment signal a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran relations.
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The U.S. said it was deploying thousands of Marines to the region.
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President Trump said he directed the Pentagon to “totally obliterate” military assets on Kharg Island.
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The U.S. bombed key Iranian island with oil hub.
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