ईरान की ‘कमजोर नस’ पर US का हमला, ट्रंप का दावा- अमेरिकी सेना ने खर्ग आइलैंड पर बरसाए बम – Trump says US raid obliterated military targets on Iran crown jewel Kharg Island ntc rttm
America has launched another major attack in the war with Iran. US President Donald Trump said that the US Army has heavily bombed Iran’s Kharg Island. He claimed that every military base on the island was destroyed. Also warned that its important oil infrastructure could be targeted next.
Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social that the attack was one of the most vigorous military actions taken in the region. Trump said that just a short while ago, on my instructions, America’s Central Command carried out one of the most powerful bombing campaigns in the history of the Middle East and completely destroyed all the military bases on Kharg Island, Iran’s most important strategic area. Our weapons are by far the most powerful and sophisticated in the world, but out of decency and restraint I decided not to destroy the oil infrastructure on the island.
He said that but if Iran or any other country tries to create any kind of obstacle in the free and safe movement of ships passing through Hormuz, then I will immediately reconsider this decision. During my first term and now, I have rebuilt our military and made it the deadliest, most powerful and most effective military force in the world. Iran has no ability to defend itself against any of our actions and they can do nothing about it.
Trump said that Iran will never be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons nor will it be allowed to become a threat to America, the Middle East or the world. The Iranian military and all others associated with its terrorist government would be wise to lay down their arms and try to save whatever parts of their country are left because there is not much left.
Let us tell you that Kharg Island is an important export hub of Iran’s oil and is an important strategic place in the Gulf region. Trump said the US deliberately avoided attacking the island’s oil infrastructure, but he warned that the situation could change if Iran disrupts shipping in the region.
In fact, there were already speculations that US President Donald Trump could respond to Iran’s closure of Hormuz from Kharg Island. Kharg is an important oil export center in the Arabian Sea from where about 80 to 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil is exported. The island has large oil terminal pipelines, storage tanks and oil loading facilities, which can load about 7 million barrels of oil into ships every day.
Why does Kharg Island matter to Iran?
Kharg Island is about 33 kilometers away from the Iranian coast in the Persian Gulf, which is Iran’s largest oil export hub. 90% of Iran’s crude oil is stored here. Iran has big terminals and pipelines on this island. 90% of Iran’s crude oil is exported from here to other countries.
There are large oil storage tanks and export related infrastructure in the southern part of this island, along with accommodation for thousands of employees.
Every day about 7 million barrels of oil is loaded into ships from Kharg Island itself. The Associated Press quoted maritime intelligence firm TankerTrackers.com as saying that since the war began, Iran has exported about 13.7 million barrels of oil.
Iran gets a large part of its income from oil exports, and this oil is sent to many buyers, including China. Analysts say that any attack on Kharg Island can cause serious damage to the country’s economy. According to the Associated Press, such an attack would not only affect the current government of Iran, but it could also jeopardize the stability of any new government formed in the future.
Petras Katinas, an energy researcher at the Royal United Services Institute, told the Associated Press that the island is important for funding Iran’s government and military. He said that if Iran loses its control over Kharg, it will become difficult for the country to function.
In a research note, JPMorgan’s Global Commodity Research team said the island has long been seen as a weakness for Iran. The bank said that a direct attack would immediately stop most of Iran’s crude oil exports.
However, now there is a fear that after the American attack, Iran’s retaliatory action may start against the regional energy infrastructure in the Strait of Hormuz.
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