Iran's "critical oil hub" Kharg Island comes under attack as US deadline looms

Apr 07, 2026

Iran's "critical oil hub, Kharg Island, came under attack" on Tuesday, marking a "major escalation" in its conflict with the US. The strike on...

Iran FM Araghchi claims US attacks on Kharg islands came from UAE

Mar 14, 2026

Araghchi said the attacks targeted Kharg Island, which hosts Iran's major oil export terminals, and Abu Musa, a strategic island near the entrance of...

Large oil slick detected near Iran's Kharg Island: Report

May 10, 2026

A large oil slick has been detected in the Persian Gulf near Kharg Island, Iran's main crude oil export hub, raising fresh concerns over...

US says it disabled oil tanker sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island

Jun 02, 2026

The US military disabled an Iran-bound oil tanker to enforce its maritime blockade, while an MSC vessel was struck in Iraq. Meanwhile, Washington hosted...

Oil disruption from US attack on Iran's export hub likely temporary, precautionary: JPMorgan

Mar 16, 2026

The recent US military strike on Iran's Kharg Island is expected to have only a limited impact on global oil supply, according to a...

All military targets on Iran's Kharg island have been 'obliterated', says Trump

Mar 13, 2026

"Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle...