Donald Trump launches new strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as WW3 fears explode
Donald Trump launches new strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as WW3 fears explode The US has launched new strikes. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Antonio Scancariello , News Reporter 20:55, Tue, Sep 8, 2026 Updated: 21:14, Tue, Sep 8, 2026 Kharg Island (Image: Getty) The US military has launched new strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as tensions soar in the Middle East. The US military has struck targets near Kharg Island and Jask. Quoting senior US officials, Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reported: "The US military has struck targets near Kharg Island and Jask. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get the latest news from around the world and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . "The targets include Iranian oil tankers. This is part of a larger effort to squeeze Iran economically. The strategy includes sinking and disabling Iranian crude oil tankers." The IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency reported the tanker was hit by a missile about four miles from Kharg Island. The semi-official agency also said there were no reports of casualties. Lip reader reveals Donald Trump's brutal rant at Marine One pilot caught on video Donald Trump launches new strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as WW3 fears explode Kharg Island, just like the Strait of Hormuz, is one of the world's most vital maritime routes for global energy transport. The territory is also known as " Iran 's crown jewel". Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT It is believed that the crucial Iranian territory handles roughly 90% of the Middle Eastern country's crude exports . Back in March, a few weeks after the war broke out, Mr Trump already targeted Kharg Island, which was "totally obliterated". Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Back then, the US President took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to say the US Central Command (CENTCOM) had carried out "one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of the Middle East". This US attack came after Mr Trump posted an AI-generated video showing the destruction of Iran's oil hub on the island. The video also showed a caption that read: "Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!" Just hours before the video was posted on Truth Social, the US conducted a strike resulting in several casualties and fatalities on Iran's Larak Island. MORE UPDATES TO FOLLOW... Donald Trump Iran Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments