The United States carried out overnight airstrikes on Iran’s Kharg Island, targeting military infrastructure, reported by NBC News. According to a U.S. official, the operation hit bunkers, storage facilities and air defense systems without deploying ground troops.
The report said oil infrastructure on the island, which handles a large share of Iran’s crude exports, was deliberately avoided. Officials emphasized that only military targets were struck, many of which had been previously attacked.
The US has reportedly bombed an oil hub on Kharg Island in Iran. pic.twitter.com/OZSyv4CFwh
— Daily Mail (@DailyMail) April 7, 2026
The strikes come ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face broader action against infrastructure.
Markets reacted quickly. U.S. crude oil prices rose more than 3 percent, while Brent crude also climbed. According to the report, U.S. stock futures declined amid concerns over escalating tensions and potential disruptions to global energy supplies.
Analysts say the developments have increased uncertainty, as investors closely watch the risk of further escalation in the region.
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