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U.S. strikes military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, Vance says strategy unchanged

U.S. strikes on Iran's Kharg Island hit military sites, a U.S. official and Vice President JD Vance said, with Washington saying the attacks do not alter its strategy and did not target oil infrastructure.

Apr 7th 2026 · Iran

Insights

  • U.S. forces struck military targets on Kharg Island in the early morning hours of April 7.
  • A U.S. official said some targets had been struck before and that oil infrastructure was not affected.
  • Vice President JD Vance said the strikes do not represent a change in U.S. strategy.
  • The U.S. will not strike energy or infrastructure targets unless Iran makes an acceptable proposal.
  • President Donald Trump is demanding Iran forswear nuclear weapons and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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