US President Donald Trump said Iran's Kharg island is being 'blown to smithereens', but provided no details. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Reuters.
Trump's statement was made without specific details, but he mentioned that military operations are underway on Kharg island, which is a key point for Iran's oil exports. The destruction of the island could be a severe blow to Iran's economy.
Reuters published this statement without official confirmation. Trump's words are still being verified, and the Iranian side has not yet responded to this statement.
This event is another sign of escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Trump has previously made harsh statements towards Iran.