Iran has asserted that the situation on its strategically vital Kharg Island remains “under control” and that no damage has been inflicted on critical oil infrastructure following a fresh wave of U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, according to statements cited by Iranian media sources on Tuesday.
The development comes amid a significant escalation in the ongoing regional conflict, with multiple reports confirming that the United States carried out strikes on the island targeting military installations. Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf, is Iran’s most important oil export hub, handling a substantial majority of the country’s crude shipments, making it a highly sensitive strategic asset.
According to Iranian accounts, including those cited by Mehr, authorities confirmed that despite the intensity of the attacks, vital infrastructure particularly oil terminals and export facilities remains intact and operational. Officials emphasized that the situation is stable and under full control, signaling efforts to reassure both domestic and global energy markets.
Independent reports corroborate that the strikes were directed primarily at military targets rather than energy infrastructure. U.S. officials indicated that the operation focused on air defense systems, storage facilities, and other military sites on the island, deliberately avoiding oil installations to prevent disruptions to global energy supply.
However, the attacks were extensive in scale. Multiple sources confirmed that more than 50 targets were struck during the operation, with explosions reported across the island. While some reports indicated temporary disruptions such as power outages following the strikes, there has been no confirmed structural damage to the oil export infrastructure itself.
Kharg Island’s importance in global energy markets cannot be overstated. The island accounts for a major share of Iran’s oil exports and plays a central role in regional oil logistics. Any significant disruption could have immediate repercussions for global crude prices and supply chains.
The latest strikes come against the backdrop of heightened tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, with Washington maintaining pressure on Tehran over strategic and geopolitical demands, including issues related to maritime security and nuclear policy. Despite the military escalation, U.S. leadership has indicated that energy infrastructure remains off-limits for now, unless broader strategic objectives are not met.
Meanwhile, the broader conflict continues to intensify, with reports of additional strikes targeting transport networks, airports, and other infrastructure across Iran. Tehran has warned of potential retaliation, particularly if critical assets such as energy facilities are targeted in future operations.
Market analysts are closely monitoring the situation, as any confirmed damage to Kharg Island’s oil infrastructure could trigger sharp volatility in global oil prices. Earlier concerns about possible attacks on the island had already contributed to rising crude prices amid fears of supply disruptions.
For now, Iranian authorities maintain that oil exports from Kharg Island are continuing without interruption, underscoring their claim that the core infrastructure remains unaffected despite the ongoing hostilities.
The situation remains fluid, with the risk of further escalation still high as diplomatic efforts appear stalled and military actions continue across the region.