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US strikes Kharg Island - Trump says military 'totally obliterated' targets

President Trump announced U.S. forces bombed military sites on Kharg Island a vital hub for Iran's oil exports The strikes aim to pressure Tehran as the war widens and have sent oil and markets reeling while drawing swift Iranian retaliation across the Gulf

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400 million barrels - Strategic oil release announced by IEA and allies

Quote

"when I feel it in my bones" — President Donald Trump

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US bombs Kharg Island - Trump says military 'totally obliterated' targets

U.S. forces struck Iran’s critical Kharg Island as the Middle East war escalates. Multiple official accounts confirm strikes on military facilities that serve Iran’s oil export infrastructure, driving markets and regional tensions higher.

Iran strikes back after US bombing of Kharg Island - regional attacks intensify

Iran retaliated with missiles and drones across the Gulf after US strikes, prompting fires at UAE oil facilities and suspensions at key bunkering hubs. The attacks have disrupted shipping and raised the prospect of wider escalation.

Visual guide to how Iran is holding the Strait of Hormuz hostage

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US orders 2 500 Marines to Middle East amid Iran conflict

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Historic release of emergency oil reserves announced as prices spike

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US eases some Russian oil sanctions to calm markets

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