Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces have “totally obliterated” military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, crucial for the country’s oil exports. He stated that while he chose not to attack the island’s oil infrastructure, any interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz would prompt a reconsideration of that decision. In response, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threatened to retaliate against U.S. allies’ energy assets if attacked, escalating tensions in the region.
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