US strikes Iran's Kharg Island — IRGC warns 'restraint is over,' threatens regional oil and gas disruption for years
Vice President JD Vance confirmed on April 7 that US forces struck Iran's Kharg Island — the country's primary crude oil export hub. Iranian state media (Mehr) reported several explosions on the island. The IRGC immediately responded with a blunt warning that 'restraint is over,' threatening to target US and partner infrastructure across the region and disrupt oil and gas supplies for years. Qatar's foreign ministry warned the situation was approaching a point of spiral-out-of-control.
Actor responses
Restraint is over. We will target US and partner infrastructure across the region. Regional oil and gas supplies will be disrupted for years.
We were going to strike some military targets on Kharg Island, and I believe we have done so. We're not going to strike energy infrastructure — this is not a change in strategy.
The aggression against Kharg Island will be met with a response that will fundamentally change the calculus of those who target our infrastructure.
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JD Vance has confirmed US strikes on Iran's Kharg Island. 'We were going to strike some military targets on Kharg Island, and I believe we have done so. We're not going to strike energy infrastructure.'
CENTCOM: 'U.S. Navy fighter jets take off from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during Operation Epic Fury. U.S. forces continue to conduct strikes against military targets inside of Iran.'
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