**US Strikes Kharg Island, Threatens Iran's Oil Infrastructure** In a recent development in the ongoing Middle East conflict, the United States has carried out strikes on Kharg Island, a strategic location for Iran's oil exports. According to Iranian news sources, the US operation targeted military facilities on the island, but Iranian officials claim there was no damage to oil facilities. The US President, Donald Trump, however, claims that the strikes were successful in "totally obliterating" military targets on the island. Kharg Island is a crucial hub for Iran's oil exports, handling around 90% of the country's crude oil shipments. The island is strategically located in the northern Gulf, about 30 kilometres off the Iranian mainland. The US operation aimed to damage the island's defences, navy base, airport control tower, and helicopter hangar. In a social media post, Trump described the strikes as one of the most powerful bombing raids in the Middle East's history. However, he also stated that the US had chosen not to target Iran's oil infrastructure, at least for now. He warned that if Iran or any other country interferes with the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the US would reconsider its decision to spare the oil infrastructure. Iran has retaliated with threats to target US-linked oil infrastructure. The Iranian military has warned that any US strikes on Iran's oil facilities would result in the immediate destruction of oil and energy infrastructure owned by US-linked firms. The tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating since the US and Israel opened hostilities on February 28. The conflict has resulted in the displacement of millions of people and the reported deaths of over 1,200 people in Iran. The US has announced plans to start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz "very soon" to restore oil exports. The situation remains volatile, with both sides engaging in a game of cat and mouse. The international community is watching closely, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how this will affect oil prices and global trade. In a related development, a missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, further escalating tensions in the region. The conflict has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and the risk of further conflict looming large.