U.S. forces executed successful strikes against military targets on Kharg Island, the Iranian territory in the Persian Gulf that hosts a port for the export of up to 90% of the Islamic Republic’s oil products, and storage for up to 30 million barrels of oil, President Donald Trump said overnight Friday.
“Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island,” the president wrote on Truth Social.
“For reasons of decency,” he continued, “I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island. 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.”
He added that Iran’s military “would be wise to lay down their arms, and save what’s left of their country, which isn’t much!” U.S. Central Command posted footage on X of the strikes on Kharg Island, saying that more than 90 targets were destroyed. These consisted of naval mine storage facilities, missile storage bunkers and other military sites, according to CENTCOM. (Read More)
