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Trump says US bombing raid destroyed military targets on Kharg Island

Mar 13, 2026, 22:59 GMT+0
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US President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One for travel to Florida, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, March 13, 2026

President Donald Trump said on Friday US Central Command carried out a major bombing raid on Iran’s Kharg Island, adding American forces destroyed all military targets on the island while deliberately avoiding oil infrastructure.

"Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our Weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the World has ever known but, for reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island. However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision," Trump posted on Truth Social.

"During my First Term, and currently, I rebuilt our Military into the Most Lethal, Powerful, and Effective Force, by far, anywhere in the World. Iran has NO ability to defend anything that we want to attack — There is nothing they can do about it! Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon, nor will it have the ability to threaten the United States of America, the Middle East or, for that matter, the World! Iran’s Military, and all others involved with this Terrorist Regime, would be wise to lay down their arms, and save what’s left of their country, which isn’t much!' he added.

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