- An unnamed Iranian military source reported to Tasnim News Agency that any U.S. military aggression against Kharg Island would trigger a surprising response from Tehran.
- The threat follows reports that the Trump administration is considering a naval blockade or occupation of the island to force the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- U.S. Central Command confirmed that previous strikes on March 13 destroyed over 90 military targets on the island, including bunkers for naval mines and missiles, while intentionally sparing oil infrastructure.
- Global oil prices have surged over 40 percent since the onset of the conflict, with Kharg Island serving as the transit point for 90 percent of Iran's oil exports.
- Military analysts warn that an attempted seizure of the island could lead to mission creep or prompt Iran to sabotage its own oil facilities to contaminate the region.
Iran warns of surprising reaction as United States considers Kharg Island blockade
Mar 21, 2026, 3:06:01 PM UTC(1 day ago)
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From:@DeItaone
UNNAMED IRAN MILITARY SOURCE TELLS IRANIAN NEWS AGENCY IF U.S. FOLLOWS THROUGH ON ITS THREATS OF MILITARY AGGRESSION AGAINST KHARG ISLAND, IT WILL FACE IRAN'S 'SURPRISING' REACTION
