Revision History

The United States struck more than 90 military targets on Iran's Kharg Island — the hub for 90% of Iran's oil exports — while deliberately sparing oil infrastructure, in the most significant escalation of Operation Epic Fury's third week. President Trump issued an explicit ultimatum: if Iran continues blocking the Strait of Hormuz, the oil facilities will be next, setting up a high-stakes standoff that threatens to trigger the worst energy crisis in modern history as crude prices surge past $100 per barrel and gasoline costs spike 23% in two weeks.