Trending Now - US Military Options on Iran's Oil Hub Discussed Amid Tensions

WHO:

Jack Keane, Fox News senior strategic analyst

President Trump, former President of the United States

Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister

Chris Wright, U.S. Energy Secretary

U.S. Central Command

U.S. forces

WHAT:

The United States could seize Iran’s main oil export hub, Kharg Island, at a time of its choosing, according to Jack Keane.

President Trump stated that the U.S. executed a bombing raid on Kharg Island, claiming it was one of the most powerful in the history of the Middle East.

Kharg Island has a loading capacity of about 7 million barrels per day, with roughly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports passing through it.

U.S. forces attacked military targets on Kharg Island on March 13th, 2026.

Chris Wright predicted that the war would likely last a “few more weeks” and that gas prices could begin to fall once the conflict ends.

The Defense Department released the names of six Air Force personnel who died in a KC-135 crash in Western Iraq earlier in the week.

WHERE:

Kharg Island, Iran

Strait of Hormuz

Western Iraq

WHEN:

President Trump made his statements on March 13th, 2026.

The bombing raid on Kharg Island occurred on March 13th, 2026.

Chris Wright made his predictions on March 14th, 2026.

WHY:

The U.S. aims to degrade Iran's offensive capabilities and secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump indicated that Iran's restrictions on traffic in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to further actions against its oil infrastructure.

HOW:

U.S. military operations include bombing raids and potential future actions to occupy or blockade Kharg Island.

(UPDATED March 15, 2026 23:04 UTC)

In a significant escalation, President Trump announced on March 13, 2026, that U.S. forces executed a powerful bombing raid on Kharg Island, which is crucial for Iran's oil exports. Jack Keane, a senior strategic analyst at Fox News, stated that the U.S. could seize the island at a time of its choosing, while Chris Wright, the U.S. Energy Secretary, predicted that the conflict might last a few more weeks, potentially leading to a drop in gas prices. Additionally, the Defense Department confirmed the tragic loss of six Air Force personnel in a KC-135 crash in Western Iraq earlier this week.