In a major development in Operation Epic Fury, President Trump has just unleashed what is being called the most powerful bombing campaign in the entire history of the Middle East! Essentially, the U.S. military bombed the hell out of Iran’s Kharg Island, which is a vital location for the country’s oil. This time, the U.S. purposefully did not target the oil infrastructure on the island. But, in a serious warning, President Trump says that if Iran interferes with ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, he might do it next time. Check it out: BREAKING: President Trump announces that just MOMENTS AGO, the US military carried out its most POWERFUL BOMBING RAIDS "in the HISTORY of the Middle East" Per Trump, the military "totally OBLITERATED every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our Weapons are… pic.twitter.com/k0HmEjXtcp — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 13, 2026 BREAKING: President Trump announces that just MOMENTS AGO, the US military carried out its most POWERFUL BOMBING RAIDS “in the HISTORY of the Middle East” Per Trump, the military “totally OBLITERATED every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our Weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the World has ever known but, for reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island. However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision.” Read his full statement on Truth Social here: Full text: Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our Weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the World has ever known but, for reasons of decency, I have chosen NOT to wipe out the Oil Infrastructure on the Island. However, should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision. During my First Term, and currently, I rebuilt our Military into the Most Lethal, Powerful, and Effective Force, by far, anywhere in the World. Iran has NO ability to defend anything that we want to attack — There is nothing they can do about it! Iran will NEVER have a nuclear weapon, nor will it have the ability to threaten the United States of America, the Middle East or, for that matter, the World! Iran’s Military, and all others involved with this Terrorist Regime, would be wise to lay down their arms, and save what’s left of their country, which isn’t much! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP Later, President Trump released footage of the historic bombing raid: JUST IN: President Trump drops bad*ss footage of tonight's HISTORIC, overwhelming bombing campaign against Iran's Kharg Island — a crucial location for Iranian oil Total destruction If Iran keeps screwing around, the OIL INFRASTRUCTURE could be obliterated next. pic.twitter.com/47Od2lwGVw — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) March 14, 2026 Here’s some more footage from Kharg Island today: Trump just bombed the hell out of Kharg Island, Iran's most critical oil export hub. Earlier today, the Pentagon approved the deployment of 3,000 Marines and sailors. I really, really, really hope this is not preparation for boots on the ground. I refuse to believe this is the… https://t.co/eJi5YbPxKT pic.twitter.com/GYRw4L87pr — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 14, 2026 Despite its tiny size, Kharg Island is absolutely crucial for Iran’s oil exports and economy. To give you an idea, the island is responsible for a whopping 90% of Iran’s crude exports. CNBC broke it down: Analysts have said that the prospect of a U.S. move to seize Kharg Island, a strategically vital hub often referred to as Iran’s “oil lifeline,” is considered extremely high risk, both from a geopolitical and economic standpoint. The five-mile-long coral island, which is located about 15 miles off the coast of mainland Iran in the waters of the northern Persian Gulf, has been left untouched through nearly two weeks of U.S. and Israeli-led strikes against Iran. The Trump administration has discussed seizing the island, according to an Axios report on March 7, citing four unnamed sources with knowledge of the discussions. White House officials have previously said they expect oil prices to fall dramatically once Operation Epic Fury comes to an end, while White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has said the president “wisely” keeps all options on the table. Kharg Island has been thrust into the global spotlight because it is regarded as one of Iran’s most sensitive economic targets. The terminal accounts for around 90% of the country’s crude exports and has a loading capacity of roughly 7 million barrels per day. Analysts say that any attempt to attack or seize it would require a ground troop operation, which the U.S. appears reluctant to undertake. An attack would also likely prompt a sustained increase to already soaring oil prices. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has previously refused to rule out deploying American ground forces in Iran but said the U.S. won’t get bogged down in the country. Jesse Watters did a great job explaining things even further: Jesse Watters breaks down the successful "obliteration" of Iran's crown jewel, Kharg Island! pic.twitter.com/yngBZMY2Nk — Vince Langman (@LangmanVince) March 14, 2026 Any suggestions?