According to statements from Donald Trump, the United States has carried out what he described as the “most powerful bombing raids in Middle East history” targeting Kharg Island.
Why Kharg Island Matters 🛢 ~90% of Iran’s crude exports pass through the island 🌍 Roughly ~2% of global oil supply flows from this single terminal 📦 Before the war, exports reached ~3 million barrels/day Because of this, Kharg Island is often called the “crown jewel” of Iran’s oil industry.
Key Detail From Trump Trump said the U.S. military did NOT destroy the island’s oil infrastructure for now.
However, he warned that this decision could change if Iran interferes with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Why Markets Are Nervous ⚡ If Kharg’s oil terminals were destroyed:
Iran could lose most of its export capacity Global supply could drop sharply Oil prices could spike dramatically The announcement came just hours after markets closed for the weekend, meaning traders may face extreme volatility when markets reopen.
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