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U.S. Bombs Iran's Oil Hub, Oil Prices Soar 40%

3/21/2026

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The U.S. launched a bombing raid on Kharg Island, Iran's oil export hub, on March 20, 2026.
Kharg Island handles 90% of Iran's oil exports, central to its economy.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the strikes 'totally obliterated' military forces while sparing oil infrastructure.
Global oil prices surged 40% following the strikes.
A senior Iranian official described strikes as devastating, with extensive explosions, and Trump indicated priorities could shift rapidly.

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Story summary

The U.S. launched a bombing raid on Kharg Island, Iran's oil export hub, on March 20, 2026.
Kharg Island handles 90% of Iran's oil exports, central to its economy.
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the strikes 'totally obliterated' military forces while sparing oil infrastructure.
Global oil prices surged 40% following the strikes.
A senior Iranian official described strikes as devastating, with extensive explosions, and Trump indicated priorities could shift rapidly.