President Donald Trump has initiated intense airstrikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil export facility, following Tehran’s refusal of a ceasefire proposal just before a critical deadline. The attacks targeted multiple military sites overnight, heightening concerns about a possible US ground operation to secure the island.
Targets Hit in the Assault
Senior US officials confirm that the strikes demolished bunkers, a radar station, and ammunition depots on the island. Social media videos capture the widespread damage from the operation, underscoring the strike’s precision and impact.
Iran Rejects Ceasefire Amid Strait of Hormuz Standoff
A high-ranking Iranian official dismissed a temporary truce offer relayed through intermediaries. Tehran displays no willingness to restore navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20 to 25 percent of global seaborne oil shipments.
Trump issued an ultimatum expiring at the end of Tuesday: Iran must reopen the strait, or face attacks on civilian assets like bridges and power plants. Such moves would represent the conflict’s most significant escalation to date.
