US struck military targets on Iran's Kharg Island - Trump

RTE Saturday 14th March 2026, 1:57AM 1 min read 2 hours ago

The United States destroyed military targets on Iran's main oil hub of Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump said, threatening to strike its oil infrastructure if Iran continues attacks that have halted most ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.

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