Trump Claims U.S. "Obliterated" Iran's Key Oil Island, Iran Vows Retaliation

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces have "totally obliterated every military target" on Iran's Kharg Island. He described the island as Iran's "crown jewel" for oil exports. Kharg Island is crucial for Iran's economy. It handles nearly all of the country's crude oil exports. In response, Iran's armed forces issued a threat on Saturday. They warned they would turn U.S.-linked oil infrastructure "into a pile of ashes" if Iran's own energy facilities were attacked. The exchange marks a significant escalation in rhetoric between the two nations. It focuses on the global oil supply, which is highly sensitive to regional conflict.