Dhaka, Sunday, Apr 19, 2026
The United States has carried out airstrikes on military facilities on Iran’s Kharg Island, a strategic hub for the country’s oil exports, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate amid the ongoing war involving Iran, Israel and US forces, according to media reports.US President Donald Trump said American forces targeted military installations on the island, which plays a crucial role in Iran’s oil export network. While the strikes hit air defence systems, a naval base and airport facilities, the oil infrastructure itself was not targeted, though Trump warned it could be attacked if Iran continues to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Kharg Island handles the vast majority of Iran’s oil exports, making it one of the most critical energy facilities in the country and a key factor in global oil markets.The conflict has intensified since late February, when a broader regional war erupted after US-Israeli strikes on ...
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