According to The Wall Street Journal, one US official indicated that the US military attacked over 50 military targets on Kharg Island. Kharg Island is located off the southern coast of Iran and is a key oil export hub for the country.
The official claimed that the US military attacked Kharg Island early this morning, US Eastern Time, and did not affect the oil infrastructure on the island.
Trump has issued an ultimatum, demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by tonight, or face destructive attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure.
According to the BBC, a US official confirmed to CBS News that the US military launched airstrikes on military targets on Kharg Island.
CNN reported, citing US officials, that the US military attacked military targets on Kharg Island overnight but did not target oil facilities.
The US military had previously attacked Kharg Island in March, with Trump stating at the time that military targets on the island had been 'thoroughly destroyed' and hinting that he might send troops to take over the island. (Compiled by Chen Zheng-jian) 1150407
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- Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
- Category: Event
- Dates in source: 1150407