WASHINGTON, March 15 (ANI): US President Donald Trump said the United States may carry out additional military operations against Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub.
In an interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump said previous American strikes had “totally demolished” much of the island’s oil infrastructure. He added that the US “may hit it a few more times just for fun.”
During the ongoing hostilities, US forces have launched airstrikes against military installations on the island, targeting numerous sites, including missile storage facilities and various defense locations.
While earlier reports suggested that the oil export infrastructure remained largely undamaged, Trump said on Saturday that the United States had indeed struck the island, which he described as a vital hub for Iran’s oil trade.
The President claimed that US forces had “obliterated” military installations on Kharg Island.
Located in the Persian Gulf, the site serves as the primary gateway for Iran’s crude oil shipments to international markets.
Although the terminals themselves were not the main focus of the recent strikes, Trump warned that energy infrastructure could become a target if Tehran continues efforts to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Kharg Island, situated about 30 kilometers off the Iranian coast near Bushehr, is considered Iran’s economic lifeline, facilitating roughly 90 percent of its crude exports.
Amid rising tensions, Trump has called on nations reliant on the Strait of Hormuz to deploy warships to help secure the vital shipping route.
In a post on Truth Social, he wrote, “The countries of the world that receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of that passage, and we will help — a lot.”
He added that the United States would coordinate with partner nations to ensure the passage remains secure.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint, with about one-fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas typically passing through the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman.
In another post on Saturday, Trump said many countries would send warships to the region alongside the United States to keep the strait open and safe.
He said nations such as China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom are expected to contribute naval assets.
The development comes as Western powers continue to increase their military presence in the eastern Mediterranean. (ANI)
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