Kharg Island targeted in multiple strikes as Iran declares ‘restraint is over’

WorldPolitics
7 Apr 2026 • 8:04 PM MYT
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  • Iran's crucial oil export hub, Kharg Island, has been targeted by strikes, with a US official confirming attacks on military sites.
  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared ”restraint is over”, threatening a response “beyond the region” and long-term disruption of global oil and gas supplies if the US crosses red lines.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline to “decimate” Iran's civilian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed is imminent, with the leader dismissing concerns about potential war crimes.
  • Tehran has rejected a temporary ceasefire, demanding a permanent end to the conflict, guarantees against further attacks, and compensation for damages.
  • In separate incidents, one person was killed and three were injured in a shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, and a container vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining damage.

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