US Bombs Iran Kharg Bases, Eyes Oil if Ships Blocked

Strikes Obliterate Kharg Military Sites

Trump emphasized that U.S. forces had “obliterated” military installations on Kharg Island, a vital hub for Iran’s oil exports . While the recent attacks didn’t directly hit the oil infrastructure, the president made it clear that if Iran disrupts shipping in the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical energy passageways—further strikes could follow.

“Our Weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the World has ever known but, for reasons of decency, 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," Trump said.
"There is nothing they can do about it! Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon, nor will it have the ability to threaten the United States of America, the Middle East or, for that matter, the World! Iran's Military, and all others involved with this Terrorist Regime, would be wise to lay down their arms, and save what's left of their country, which isn't much," he added.

Hub for Iran's Massive Oil Exports

Kharg Island has long been known as Iran’s economic lifeline. Analysts warn that continued assaults on this territory could severely impact the country's oil exports and overall economy. Over the years, Iran has developed Kharg into one of the largest oil terminals globally. Although it has the capacity to handle around seven million barrels of oil per day, current exports are only about 1.6 million barrels daily.

Kharg: Iran's Oil Lifeline

Located about 30 kilometers off the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf, near the port city of Bushehr, Kharg Island is relatively small—just 8 kilometers long—but it plays a disproportionately large role in Iran’s economy. Often referred to as Iran’s “oil lifeline,” Kharg manages approximately 90 percent of the nation’s crude exports. Oil from some of Iran’s largest offshore fields, such as Aboozar, Forouzan, and Dorood, is transported via subsea pipelines to the island for storage before being loaded onto massive tankers bound for Asia.