US strikes military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, US official says - Reuters
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The US launched strikes on military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, escalating tensions and potentially disrupting global oil markets.
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The United States launched strikes against military targets located on Iran's Kharg Island, according to a US official. Kharg Island is Iran's primary oil export terminal, situated in the Persian Gulf. These strikes mark a significant escalation in tensions between the US and Iran. The action could disrupt global oil markets and provoke further retaliation from Tehran.
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