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FOUND: 4 - What They Never Told You

Trump Reportedly Considering Operation In Iran That Could Require Boots On The Ground

President Donald Trump is considering an operation to seize Iran's key oil infrastructure in Kharg Island, something that would require having boots on the ground, according to a new report.

Latin Times

Trump eyes "Hormuz Coalition," seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub

Seizing Kharg Island would require U.S. boots on the ground.

Axios

Oil prices rise after Trump claims US ‘totally demolished’ Iran’s Kharg Island export hub

Another weekend of violence compounded global market concerns over war in the Middle East, following US strikes on the vital oil hub

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Kharg Island: Iran's oil hub in the crosshairs

NEW DELHI: US airstrikes on Kharg Island, the nerve centre of Iran's oil export network, have sharply escalated tensions in West Asia and raised fears of further disruption in global energy supplies. While Iran claimed that oil operations on the island continued despite the attack, it warned that retaliation could…

The Times of India

Kharg Island: Trump's mercy shot on Iran's oil lifeline could reshape the war

The US has conducted airstrikes on military installations on Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub, while largely sparing oil infrastructure. President Trump cited "reasons of decency" but warned of reconsideration if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is threatened. The move highlights the island's strategic importance for Iran's…

The Times of India

Trump news at a glance: president says Iran’s Kharg Island ‘demolished’ and threatens more strikes ‘just for fun’

Trump also questions whether Iran’s new supreme leader ‘is even alive’ while deflating hopes of a deal with Tehran to end conflict – key US politics stories from 14 March 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

‘Just for fun’: Trump signals fresh US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump indicated potential further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, stating previous actions "totally demolished" most of its oil infrastructure. While reporting strikes on military facilities, Trump warned energy infrastructure could be targeted if Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iranian foreign minister claims Israeli strikes on fuel depots are ‘ecocide’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Trump says US may strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub ‘just for fun’

In comments to NBC News, US president also deflates hope of deal with Tehran, saying ‘terms aren’t good enough’

The Guardian - US

Evacuate ports, docks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah: Iran warns; claims 'American hideouts' in UAE emirates 'used' to strike oil hub Kharg Island amid war with US-Israel

Tensions surge as Iran warns residents to evacuate UAE ports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, claiming they are used by US forces. This unprecedented threat follows US strikes on Iran's oil hub, escalating fears of a wider regional conflict. The warning highlights the vulnerability of vital economic centers and global…

The Times of India

Trump posts footage showing apparent strikes on Iran’s main oil hub

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The Independent UK

Donald Trump Fury: US Offers $10m Bounty for Information on Iran's New Ayatollah Amid Massive Strikes

Donald Trump has posted footage he said shows US strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, while Washington has offered up to $10 million for information on Iran's new supreme leader and other senior figures.

International Business Times UK

Suspected Iran drone attack sparks huge fire at key Emirates oil port

A crucial port in the United Arab Emirates has been hit by suspected Iranian drone strikes, causing a blaze and partial suspension of oil operations. The incident at Fujairah, a major oil storage hub near the Strait of Hormuz, has heightened concerns over already-surging oil prices. The strikes occurred amidst…

The Independent UK

Trump Says US 'Obliterated' Kharg Island Targets as Iran Threatens Wider Oil Retaliation

Donald Trump says US forces destroyed military targets on Iran's Kharg Island while warning the oil hub could be next. Tehran quickly threatened retaliation against regional energy infrastructure linked to the United States.

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International Business Times

Trump Says US 'Obliterated' Iranian Military Targets On Kharg Island As Tehran Threatens Retaliation In UAE

The US president said the strikes targeted military installations on the island, which handles the majority of Iran's oil exports, but stopped short of destroying the energy infrastructure itself.

The Times of India

US shares video of precision strikes on 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island - watch

United States President Donald Trump said American forces carried out “the most powerful bombing raid” on Iran’s Kharg Island, claiming that American forces “totally obliterated” military targets there while choosing not to destroy the island’s oil infrastructure. Any disruption at Kharg Island can significantly affect global oil supply routes, making…

International Business Times

U.S.-Israel War With Iran: Oil Tops $100, Kharg Island Struck, and New Supreme Leader Breaks Silence — Day 14

As the U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters its 14th day, oil prices surge past $100 a barrel, Trump strikes Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, and Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Here's everything you need to know.

Euronews

Trump threatens Iran's oil infrastructure after US bombs Kharg Island military sites

Trump said US forces had "totally obliterated" all military targets on Kharg Island oil export hub, describing it in a social media post as "one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East."

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The Independent UK

Trump shares bombing video showing apparent strike on Kharg Island

Donald Trump posted surveillance footage showing apparent strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, the country’s main oil hub.

Evening Standard

Trump boasts US ‘totally obliterated’ targets in massive strike on Iran’s Kharg Island

The president said American forces struck Kharg Island – which handles most of Tehran’s oil exports – and warned he could still destroy its energy infrastructure if Iran interferes with ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Is Kharg Island Iran’s Achilles Heel? Why Trump has designs on tiny oil hub in the Persian Gulf

IN FOCUS: The island holds 94 per cent of Iran’s oil exports and could choke off the country’s economy for years. Maira Butt and James C. Reynolds report

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Dubai shuts airport as Trump warns Nato faces ‘bad future’ if allies don’t help open Strait of Hormuz

The US president said it is only appropriate that those who benefit from oil coming through the waterway help to free it

The Times of India

‘One bullet and I’d hit Kharg’: Trump’s 38-year-old Iran warning resurfaces after latest strike

A resurfaced interview from 1988 has drawn fresh attention after US President Donald Trump ordered strikes on Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, revealing that the US president had spoken about attacking the same target nearly four decades ago.

The Guardian - US

President renews call for allies to secure strait of Hormuz – as it happened

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The Times of India

Watch: Donald Trump shares 'unclassified' video of US bombing Iran's crucial oil hub Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump announced a major bombing raid on Iran's Kharg Island, sharing "unclassified" aerial footage. While claiming military targets were obliterated, Trump stated oil infrastructure was deliberately spared, warning of reconsideration if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is threatened. Iran confirmed strikes but denied any infrastructure damage.

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