Kharg Island

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 19, 2026. (AFP)

Pentagon preparing for ground operations in Iran: report

Any ground operation would stop short of a full-scale invasion, instead involving raids by special operations forces and conventional infantry troops, the Post said, citing unnamed officials.

March 31, 2026

US could 'take out' Iran's Kharg Island any time: White House

March 20, 2026

All you need to know about Day 15 of US-Israeli war on Iran

United Arab Emirates has the right to defend itself against Iran's ongoing strikes but chooses restraint, a senior UAE official said, as Tehran continues its retaliatory attacks across the Gulf

March 14, 2026

This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC shows a view of Iran's Kharg Island, which hosts the country’s main crude export terminal and is responsible for the overwhelming majority of its oil shipments to the world, (AFP)

Kharg Island: Iran's vital oil hub in the crosshairs?

Kharg Island handles about 90% of Iran’s crude exports, making it a critical energy hub. Analysts warn any attempt to seize or strike the island could escalate the war and disrupt global oil supplies.

March 11, 2026