US Strike on Iran's Kharg Island: What Happened, Why It Matters, and How It Could Affect the World

By Amit Kumar · 15 min read

On March 13, 2026, the United States military carried out a major bombing raid on Kharg Island — Iran's primary oil export hub — located in the Persian Gulf.

President Donald Trump announced the strike on Truth Social, stating that US Central Command had "totally obliterated every MILITARY target in.

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