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US Strikes Iran's Kharg Island as Hormuz Standoff Deepens
American forces carried out what President Trump called one of the most powerful bombing raids in Middle East history, targeting military installations on Iran's critical Kharg Island to pressure Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Key Takeaways
- US Central Command bombed every military target on Iran's Kharg Island while sparing oil infrastructure
- Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel as Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz since late February
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