US President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Washington would bomb any military target on Iran’s Kharg Island, which serves as a vital oil export lifeline for the nation. He threatened to attack the island’s oil infrastructure if Iran continues to block ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. “However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision. During my First Term, and currently, I rebuilt our Military into the Most Lethal, Powerful, and Effective Force, by far, anywhere in the World. Iran has NO ability to defend anything that we want to attack — There is nothing they can do about it!,” Trump said.

Source: Egypt Independent March 14, 2026 09:52 UTC