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US attacks iran's kharg island, trump says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 13, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 13, 2026
Quick Summary
President Trump announced U.S. strikes on all military targets across Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, while sparing its oil infrastructure—for now—in a warning that further interference with Strait of Hormuz shipping could prompt reconsideration. Strategic tensions over vast regional
Trump Confirms US Strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, Oil Hub Spared for Now
US Military Action and Statements on Iran’s Kharg Island
Details of the US Strikes
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday Said on Friday that the United States carried out strikes against "every military target" on Iran's Kharg Island export hub.
Trump’s Statement on Oil Infrastructure
"For reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island," Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Warning Regarding Strait of Hormuz
"However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision."
(Reporting by Ismail Shakil and Jasper Ward in Washington)
Key Takeaways
- •Kharg Island handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude exports and acts as a strategic chokepoint near the Strait of Hormuz, making it Israel’s and the U.S.’s most prized energy target. (theweek.com)
- •U.S. forces recently destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels to preempt threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, where about 20% of global oil trade passes. (apnews.com)
- •Experts caution that striking Kharg Island would trigger a multi-faceted crisis—crippling Iran’s revenue, destabilizing global oil markets, and risking a broader escalation with regional and international fallout. (foxnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about US attacks Iran's Kharg Island, Trump says
1Why did the US attack Iran's Kharg Island?
The US carried out strikes against 'every military target' on Iran's Kharg Island according to President Trump.
2Did the US target Iran's oil infrastructure on Kharg Island?
President Trump said he chose not to destroy the oil infrastructure for reasons of decency.
3What warning did President Trump give regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump warned he would reconsider sparing Kharg Island's oil facilities if the free passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz is interfered with.
4Who reported on the US strikes on Kharg Island?
The report was filed by Ismail Shakil and Jasper Ward in Washington, according to Reuters.
5What is the significance of Kharg Island for Iran?
Kharg Island is an export hub, especially important for Iran's oil infrastructure.
