Critical island hit: President Donald Trump said Friday night the US “totally obliterated every military target” on Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude exports. He threatened to attack the oil infrastructure if Tehran continues blocking ships from traversing the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump also said he believes US Navy escorts for tankers through the Strait of Hormuz will happen “soon.” Separately, a senior Iranian official told CNN that Tehran is considering allowing some vessels to pass through, provided the cargo is traded in Chinese yuan.
US officials also told CNN that the Pentagon is deploying a Marine Expeditionary Unit to the Middle East, a rapid response unit typically comprised of around 2,500 Marines and sailors. The US military said all six service members aboard a refueling aircraft were killed when it crashed Thursday in Iraq.
