US Strikes Over 90 Iranian Targets on Kharg Island
The US military conducted strikes on more than 90 Iranian military targets on Kharg Island, according to US Central Command (CENTCOM). President Donald Trump stated that while the military facilities were 'totally obliterated,' the oil infrastructure was preserved, although he warned that this could change if Iran interferes with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials reported no damage to the oil facilities and confirmed that oil exports from Kharg Island were continuing without interruption.
Iran Threatens Escalation Against US Amid Ongoing Conflict
Iran has threatened to escalate the ongoing conflict in the Middle East by targeting any facility associated with the United States, following a series of U.S. and Israeli strikes that began on February 28, 2026, aimed at inducing regime change in Iran and disrupting its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. In retaliation, Iran has launched counter-strikes against U.S. military bases in the region and locations in Arab states housing U.S. forces, with reports of military and civilian casualties. The situation remains fluid, with the potential for further escalation as the conflict unfolds.
US Embassy in Baghdad Hit by Drone Attack
The US embassy in Baghdad was targeted in a drone attack on March 14, following airstrikes that killed three members of the Iran-backed group Kataeb Hezbollah, including a commander. This incident marks the second assault on the embassy since the onset of the ongoing conflict in the region. In response, the embassy issued a security alert advising citizens to evacuate and avoid the embassy and consulate due to the heightened risk of further attacks.
Trump Urges Allies to Deploy Warships to Hormuz
President Donald Trump has called on nations including the UK, China, France, Japan, and South Korea to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to secure the vital oil shipping route amid escalating tensions with Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the U.S. would continue military operations in the region, having recently struck over 90 military targets on Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal, while maintaining that key oil infrastructure was left intact. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has asserted control over the Strait and warned that any vessels belonging to aggressors would be targeted.
