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U.S President Trump releases video footage of U.S bombing Iran’s Kharg Island which handles 90% of Iran’s oil shipments.
US-Israel vs Iran War Live News Updates: The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran has entered a volatile new phase on its 15th day, as President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that American forces have “totally obliterated” military targets on Kharg Island, Iran’s primary oil export hub. While Trump asserted that the island’s critical energy infrastructure was intentionally spared for “reasons of decency”, he warned that the decision could be reversed if Tehran continues its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
The escalation comes as the Pentagon bolsters its regional footprint. A US official confirmed that 2,500 Marines and the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli are being deployed to the Middle East to provide “options for use” as the conflict widens. Meanwhile, the regional diplomatic landscape has shifted unexpectedly: Hamas, long an ally of Tehran, issued a rare statement urging Iran to avoid targeting neighboring Arab countries, even as it affirmed Iran’s right to defend itself against the “US-Israeli assault”.
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With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed and global energy markets on edge, Operation Epic Fury continues to pound targets across Iran while Tehran’s “Axis of Resistance” prepares for what Hezbollah describes as a “long confrontation.”
5 key developments today:
- Strike on Kharg Island: President Trump claims US Central Command carried out one of the “most powerful bombing raids in history”, destroying all military sites on Iran’s “crown jewel” oil terminal.
- Troop surge: The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the USS Tripoli are en route to the region, joining a massive US buildup intended to reopen global shipping lanes.
- Drone warfare: US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll revealed the deployment of 10,000 Ukrainian-developed interceptor drones to counter Iranian Shahed barrages at a lower cost than traditional missile defence.
- Hamas breaks silence: In its first statement since the war began on February 28, Hamas called on Iran to stop attacking neighboring Gulf states, signaling potential friction within the “Axis of Resistance”.
- Lebanon escalation: Israeli airstrikes continue to hammer Beirut and southern Lebanon; health authorities report a strike in Nabatieh killed five people as Hezbollah vows a sustained war of attrition.
The Indian Express Global Desk remains committed to rigorous verification. Follow our live blog below for real-time tracking of Operation Epic Fury, regional airspace status, and diplomatic efforts to contain the escalation.
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