U.S. STRIKE ON KHARG ISLAND — WARNING TO IRAN
Moments ago, on my orders, U.S. Central Command carried out one of the most powerful airstrikes in Middle East history, destroying every military target on Iran’s Kharg Island.
Our weapons are unmatched, but I chose not to strike the island’s oil infrastructure out of restraint. If Iran—or anyone—threatens free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, that decision will change immediately.
I rebuilt the U.S. military into the most powerful force on Earth. Iran cannot defend against anything we choose to strike.
Iran will never obtain a nuclear weapon or threaten the United States, the Middle East, or the world. Its military and those supporting this regime would be wise to stand down and preserve what remains of their country.
— President Donald J. Trump
Only 38% chance Hormuz traffic normalizes by April, and the odds keep dropping.
That means traders think disruption could last much longer.https://t.co/KAkRm4RbNX
— Rekt Specter (@rektspecter) March 13, 2026
TRUMP: AT MY DIRECTION, UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND STRUCK KHARG ISLAND
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) March 13, 2026
Oh this is 100% where those Marines are going. There is no scenario in which he isn’t seizing Kharg. pic.twitter.com/DRY81nk0GO
— Michael Bento (@MichaelPBento) March 13, 2026
Friday night oil 🌮 pic.twitter.com/8tHTY3TP3X
— TT3 (@TradingThomas3) March 13, 2026
Factcheck: Yes, this matches President Trump’s announcement moments ago. U.S. Central Command struck and destroyed all military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island in a major airstrike, but left the oil infrastructure intact out of restraint. If Iran threatens the Strait of Hormuz, that could change. Confirmed by multiple news outlets amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict.