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FOUND: 4 - What They Never Told You

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

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

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‘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 Times of India

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

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The Guardian - US

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.

The Times of India

'Heart of Iran's oil exports': US strikes Kharg Island — why it’s a big blow to Tehran

US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that the United States had carried out strikes on Iran’s key oil export hub at Kharg Island. The US president said the operation targeted critical energy infrastructure linked to Iran’s oil trade.

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Iran threatens to escalate war after Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to strait of Hormuz

US president calls on China, France, Japan and the UK to send vessels after US strikes Kharg Island oil facilities

The Guardian - UK

'Totally obliterated': Trump announces US strike on Iran’s military targets at Kharg Island; spares oil infra

President Trump announced the US conducted a powerful bombing raid on Iran's Kharg Island, destroying military targets while sparing oil infrastructure. This action follows Iran's interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and escalates the conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.

The Times of India

Kharg Island, the fragile oil lifeline behind Iran’s war economy

A small island in the Gulf has become a flashpoint in the widening war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Kharg Island handles almost all of Iran’s oil exports – making it a vital economic lifeline for Tehran.

Radio France Internationale

Kharg Island: Iran’s energy lifeline that has so far escaped attack

As the US and Israel’s assault on Iran grinds on, the Trump administration has issued increasingly bellicose claims that American and Israeli forces are delivering ferocious blows to the Iranian regime.

The Conversation

Why Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil hub is still untouched by US-Israel bombers

While some argue for destroying the terminal through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports flow, others caution of a global market ‘tailspin’

The Guardian - UK

A tiny island in the Persian Gulf could be Trump’s secret weapon against Iran

Kharg island holds 94 per cent of Iran’s oil exports and could choke off the country’s economy for years

The Independent UK

Nuclear stockpile to Kharg Island: Why Trump wants to send special forces to Iran

The United States and Israel are reportedly discussing deploying special forces into Iran to secure its highly enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has not ruled out sending ground troops under exceptional circumstances, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Discussions also include options like removing or diluting…

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Tom’s Guide

I tested ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude on the Iran war — and one AI fed me fake news

Can you trust AI for breaking news? We stress-tested Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini on the March 2026 Iran strikes. Which AI overfabricated —and which stayed honest.

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