US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning regarding potential new strikes against Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub, as regional tensions continue to escalate.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the US leader also called on allied nations to deploy warships to the region to ensure the security of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with NBC News, President Donald Trump emphasized that recent US strikes have already neutralized a significant portion of the military infrastructure on the island.
As the conflict enters its third week, hostilities between the involved parties have reached a critical peak. The Iranian side has stated that no ceasefire will be possible until US and Israeli airstrikes are halted. Simultaneously, Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed.
Writing on his social media platform, US President Donald Trump noted that while the United States has significantly weakened Iran both militarily and economically, countries that rely on oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz must take responsibility for the passage's security. Currently, the United Kingdom and France are discussing options for establishing a security coalition in the area. Meanwhile, global energy markets continue to see a sharp rise in prices due to disruptions in the supply chain.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most strategic maritime chokepoints, through which approximately one-fifth of the world's total oil consumption passes daily. Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, serves as the terminal for the vast majority of Iran's crude oil exports, making it a focal point of economic and military pressure in the ongoing standoff between Washington and Tehran.
