US Bombs Iran's Kharg Island, Spares Oil Facilities

0:00It's March 14. Let's get into the latest global headlines. President Trump announced that U.S. forces carried out a major bombing raid on Carg Island off Iran's coast. This small island hosts Iran's main oil terminal, handling 90 percent of the country's crude exports. Trump said military targets they were completely destroyed, but oil facilities were left intact. Carg Island acts as Iran's economic lifeline, with pipelines bringing oil from the mainland to giant tankers that sail out through the strait of. Hormuz mostly bound for China. The strikes hit air defenses, a naval base, and other military sites, according to Iranian reports. No casualties occurred among personnel or residents, and oil exports continue without interruption. Iranian officials confirmed. In response, Iran's military warned it would destroy any U.S.-linked energy infrastructure if oil sites on the island are hit. Trump explained he spared the oil facilities out of decency, but could change that if Iran

1:00interferes with shipping in the strait. Analysts see this as a show of restraint to deter further escalation while keeping pressure on Iran's leadership. Speculation is growing about a possible U.S. seizure of the island, which could choke off revolutionary guard funding. Amphibious ships with thousands of Marines are heading to the Gulf, though the Pentagon has not commented. D&N is sponsored by our partner. Hidden, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.