US claims total destruction of Iranian oil facility in ongoing Middle East conflict
March 14, 2026 • Google News World
US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States has conducted a military strike against Iran’s Kharg Island, which is an important oil export hub. According to Trump, all military targets on the island have been “totally obliterated”.
The strike occurred on Day 14 of the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. The exact details of the attack are not yet clear.
Iran has not commented publicly on the strike, but it is likely that the country will respond with some form of retaliation.
The US military has confirmed that it conducted the strike, which was carried out by a combination of air and missile attacks. The operation aimed to disrupt Iran’s ability to export oil from the island.
The Kharg Island is an important location for Iran’s oil exports, with many major oil facilities located there. The attack on the island is likely to have significant implications for global energy markets.
Details of the strike are still emerging, but it appears that the US military used a combination of air and missile attacks to target Iranian military installations on the island.
Source: Google News World