US attack on Iranian oil hub deepens crisis around Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-16 10:06:56 source：CGTN
March 15, 2026
The United States has launched a major strike on Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, raising fears of a wider regional confrontation as Tehran warned it could target American business facilities if its energy infrastructure comes under attack.
The strike has also intensified tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy shipping routes, where hundreds of vessels remain stranded amid growing security concerns.
On the evening of March 13, US Eastern Time, President Donald Trump said on social media that American forces had carried out "heavy airstrikes" against military targets on Kharg Island. Trump said the operation "completely destroyed" the island's military targets but avoided oil infrastructure.
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