In a statement shared on his verified Facebook account, Trump said the strike was launched under his orders and carried out by the United States Central Command. He described the operation as one of the most intense aerial assaults ever undertaken in the Middle East, asserting that U.S. weapons systems were able to completely destroy the intended targets.
Kharg Island holds major strategic significance for Iran. It functions as the country’s primary oil export hub and also hosts military facilities that support Iranian activities in the Persian Gulf. The island lies near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital sea route through which a substantial portion of the world’s oil supply is transported each day. See More/Details