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US Bombs Iran's Kharg Island; Trump Claims 'Most Powerful Bombing Raid'
Airstrike on Kharg Island and Iran's Warning of Retaliation
Kharg Island, considered Iran's oil lifeline and primary oil export terminal, was reportedly subjected to a US military attack. Iran has warned that this attack crossed Tehran's red line and could lead to retaliatory attacks on oil and energy infrastructure of companies cooperating with the US in the region. A spokesperson for Iran's armed forces stated that any attack on Iran's oil and energy infrastructure would lead to the immediate destruction of all oil, economic, and energy infrastructure owned by or cooperating with the United States throughout the region.
President Trump's Statement and Further Threats
US President Donald Trump confirmed that the Kharg Island airstrike was carried out under his direction, describing it as "one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of the Middle East." He claimed that every military target on the island was "totally obliterated," but he chose not to damage the oil infrastructure for "reasons of decency." However, Trump issued a stern warning: "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," implying potential future strikes on oil facilities if maritime security is threatened.
*Source: YouTube: Times of India (2026-03-14)*
