https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/retaliation-on-kharg-island-weighed-as-us-iran-hostilies-reigniteContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/retaliation-on-kharg-island-weighed-as-us-iran-hostilies-reignitehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/retaliation-on-kharg-island-weighed-as-us-iran-hostilies-reignite#u58553Sat, 05 Sep 2026 23:22:08 +0000The US military has struck and destroyed three Iranian crude oil carriers in retaliation for ballistic missile attacks by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on two US Navy warships. The strikes occurred near Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. Iran had accused the US of attacking an Iranian tanker near the island.Why it mattersThe conflict between the US and Iran has escalated, with both sides exchanging strikes. The situation risks widening across the Middle East. US President Trump has vowed to hit Iran 'hard'.What is confirmedThe US military said its forces had struck thre https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/retaliation-on-kharg-island-weighed-as-us-iran-hostilies-reignitehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/retaliation-on-kharg-island-weighed-as-us-iran-hostilies-reignite#u54806Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:36:47 +0000US President Trump is considering retaliation against Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil-export hub, after Iran struck US bases in Jordan. The conflict between the US and Iran has escalated, with both sides exchanging strikes for the first time in weeks. Trump has vowed to hit Iran 'hard'. The situation risks widening across the Middle East.Why it mattersThe conflict between the US and Iran has been ongoing, with tensions rising in the Middle East. Kharg Island is a crucial location for Iran's oil exports, and any retaliation could have significant economic implications. The US