Kharg is a key point for Iran’s oil exports. About 90% of Iran’s crude oil passes through a terminal on this island, where large tankers pick up the oil and transport it across the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime routes. The biggest buyer of Iranian oil is China, writes the BBC.
The US has launched heavy strikes on Kharg Island, Iran’s most critical oil export hub. pic.twitter.com/zyvXaFxslu
— Avinash KS (@AvinashKS14) March 14, 2026
US Central Command said more than 90 military targets were hit, including missile depots, naval mine bases and other military facilities, while oil terminals were deliberately left untouched.
Us Launches Massive Airstrike On Iran’s Kharg Island | SG News pic.twitter.com/gzkcw71MOK
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Iranian state media claim that oil facilities were not damaged and that oil exports and company activities on the island are running normally. At the same time, the Iranian army warned that in the event of an attack on their energy infrastructure, they would immediately retaliate by destroying energy facilities associated with American companies.
Experts believe that the attack was intended to send a strong message to Iran without further raising tensions. The destruction of the oil terminals would seriously affect the Iranian economy, but it would also probably cause a sharp rise in oil prices and the spread of conflict throughout the region.
Based on this video published by CENTCOM of the attack on #Kharg Iceland, I have identified these locations that appear to have been targeted:
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29°15’19.85″N 50°19’28.45″E
29°15’24.96″N 50°19’34.95″E
29°15’55.68″N 50°17’59.49″E@GeoConfirmed https://t.co/OYvxyqUpyL pic.twitter.com/sa8CHOe3Rt— Farzad Seifikaran (@FSeifikaran) March 14, 2026
Meanwhile, there has been speculation that the US may try to seize Kharg, as control over the island would significantly limit Iran’s oil exports and weaken the financial power of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. The American Pentagon has not yet commented on these allegations.
(Vijesti.ba)
