The US hit Iran’s Kharg Island, key to its economy and security. What to know about Iran’s islands

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By SAM METZMarch 15, 2026 at 03:53 PM

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The US struck Kharg Island in Iran last week, a location vital to Iran's oil network and economy. According to the US Central Command, the strike targeted and destroyed military assets on the island. Despite President Trump's claim of "total obliteration," satellite imagery indicates the island's oil infrastructure remains intact. Kharg Island, a small coral island, is strategically important due to its oil facilities. The US has warned against interference with ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, threatening further action against Iran's oil infrastructure.

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