President Donald Trump announced that the United States conducted major airstrikes on Iran's main crude export hub, Kharg Island, in a statement posted on Truth Social. The president described the operation as one of the most powerful bombing raids ever carried out in the Middle East and stated that he deliberately avoided destroying the island's broader oil infrastructure. He also warned that the U.S. could reverse this decision if Iran or its allies attempted to interfere with commercial shipping in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The global oil markets have seen a surge since the United Kingdom launched military operations against Iran, with crude prices rising sharply amid fears of a regional conflict.