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April 7, 2026
US strikes Iranian military targets on Kharg Island
- The US struck military targets on Kharg Island, crucial for Iran's oil exports, but avoided oil facilities.
- Vice President JD Vance stated the strikes do not indicate a shift in US strategy and emphasized Iran's two potential pathways: cooperation or continued terrorism.
- Vance confirmed the US military objectives have largely been met, but further actions against Iran's weapon manufacturing may follow.
6 Sources
- US strikes military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, US official saysApr 7, 2026 at 11:31 AM · Reuters
- US has struck Iranian military targets on Kharg Island. Here’s what we know about itApr 7, 2026 at 12:57 PM · CNN
- US strikes military targets on Kharg Island ahead of Trump's deadline to IranApr 7, 2026 at 1:12 PM · The Hill
- Oil prices jump as Trump Iran deadline approaches, following Kharg Island attackApr 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM · The Hill
- Vance says Iran has '2 pathways' as 12-hour deadline looms, prays US on 'God's side' in nixing nuclear threatApr 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM · Fox News
- U.S. and Israel Coordinate Strikes on Iran as Trump Turns Up RhetoricApr 7, 2026 at 4:42 PM · NYT