US media reported that US forces launched an attack on "military targets" on Harg Island off the western coast of Iran, according to US officials. Axios reporter Barak Ravid posted on social media platform X, citing US officials, that the US military "attacked military targets" on Harg Island in western Iran. Mehr News Agency (Iran) also reported: "The United States and the Zionist enemies (Israel) launched multiple attacks on Harg Island, with several explosions heard." CNN reported, citing US officials, that the US military attacked military targets on Harg Island overnight but did not target oil facilities. According to reports, the US had previously attacked Harg Island on March 13th. At that time, US Central Command (USCENTCOM) stated that the US military had struck 90 targets, including "naval mine storage facilities, missile storage bunkers, and numerous other military facilities." (Compiled by Chen Zhengjian)

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: Event
  • Dates in source: March 13th / Tonight (implied)