U.S. forces struck more than 90 targets on Kharg Island, Iran’s principal oil‑export hub, early Tuesday, deliberately sparing the island’s oil facilities. Commanders called the hits “restrikes,” aimed at previously damaged sites to ensure cumulative damage. The operation unfolded while the U.S. and Israel targeted missile and drone infrastructure, tightening pressure on Tehran’s launch capabilities.

President Trump amplified the drama with a social‑media post that promised an apocalyptic end to civilization if Iran did not lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Senator Jack Reed blasted the president’s rhetoric, warning that such threats could undermine the legality of military orders and strain U.S. forces already operating under strict rules of engagement.

Both U.S. and Israeli officials confirmed that the campaign remains focused on degrading Iran’s ballistic‑missile and drone arsenals, not on civilian infrastructure. Military leaders cautioned that President Trump’s threat to widen the strike envelope remains a bargaining chip, with the option to target oil facilities if negotiations stall.

The strikes, coupled with Trump’s rhetoric, heighten uncertainty for global oil markets. Investors fear that a broadened attack could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for 30% of world oil shipments. As a result, crude prices spiked, and energy companies tightened risk assessments, reinforcing the urgency of a diplomatic resolution.