US Strikes Military Targets on Iranian Island of Khark — Trump Warns of Possible Consequences

The United States has taken decisive military action by striking multiple military targets on the Iranian island of Khark, situated in the strategic waters of the Persian Gulf. This operation, confirmed by an American official, was reported by Axios journalist Barak Ravid, who noted that the strikes occurred during the night.

Reports from Iranian media indicated that explosions were heard on the island on April 7, suggesting that American and Israeli airstrikes were carried out. A senior American official elaborated to Fox News reporter Jennifer Griffin that the strikes targeted dozens of military installations, including bunkers, a radar station, and an ammunition depot. It is important to highlight that the amphibious docks were not intentional targets, and strikes against them would only occur if Iranian forces were firing directly nearby.

The official confirmed that the strikes were executed solely by U.S. forces, without Israeli involvement. He emphasized that this operation served as a 'message to the Iranians,' demonstrating the United States' readiness to take active measures in the region. According to sources within the American military, if strikes are made against Iranian railways, they are not conducted by the United States.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly warned that the United States may strike critical infrastructure in Iran, including power plants and bridges, if Tehran fails to reach an agreement or does not open the Strait of Hormuz. On April 5, Trump stated that Iran has until Tuesday at 8:00 PM Eastern Time to reach a deal, warning that Tuesday would be 'Power Plant Day' and 'Bridge Day' in Iran, promising to be impressive. 'Open the f***ing strait, you crazy bastards, or you will live in hell. Just watch! Praise Allah,' Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social.

In response to these threats, Tehran declared that if the United States were to carry out further strikes against Iranian infrastructure, 'the gates of hell' would open for both the U.S. and Israel. According to CNN, Tehran also stated that it would fully open the Strait of Hormuz only after receiving compensation for the financial damages inflicted on the country due to the war.

On April 6, Axios reported that the U.S. and Iran were discussing the terms of a potential 45-day ceasefire through intermediaries, which could lead to a final resolution of the conflict. However, on the same day, Reuters, citing sources, reported that Iran had rejected a proposal to end the war with the U.S. and Israel, which included Tehran agreeing to unblock the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a ceasefire.

Subsequently, CNN also reported that Trump did not support the plan presented by the intermediaries. On April 6, the White House leader stated that Iran could be destroyed in one night, emphasizing that this could happen as early as Tuesday. The situation in the region remains tense, and further actions by the U.S. and Iran could have serious implications for international security.