US-Israel War on Iran Day 15: Trump Says Bombs Hit Kharg Island as Tehran Warns of Oil Retaliation

The escalating US–Israel conflict with Iran entered its fifteenth day as Donald Trump confirmed that American forces carried out strikes on Kharg Island, one of Iran’s key strategic locations in the Persian Gulf.

According to the announcement, the operation targeted military facilities on the island while deliberately avoiding oil infrastructure. The strike prompted warnings from Tehran, which threatened retaliation against oil-related assets connected to the United States.

US Targets Military Facilities on Kharg Island

President Trump said the strikes were intended to weaken Iranian military capabilities while preventing disruption to global energy supplies.

Kharg Island, located off Iran’s southern coast, plays a critical role in the country’s energy exports and logistics operations. The island hosts both military installations and major oil terminals that support Iran’s petroleum shipments.

Officials indicated that the operation was carefully planned to avoid damage to the oil export infrastructure in order to limit wider shocks to global energy markets.

Iran Warns of Retaliation Against Oil Targets

Following the strike, Iranian authorities warned that any further escalation could result in retaliation against oil-related facilities linked to the United States and its allies.

The warning signals the growing risk that energy infrastructure could become a central target in the conflict, which analysts say may intensify volatility in global oil markets.

Iran has previously threatened to disrupt shipping routes and energy supplies if its strategic assets are attacked.

Gulf Air Defences Intercept Missiles and Drones

Amid the continuing conflict, air defence systems in the United Arab Emirates reportedly intercepted several incoming threats.

According to authorities, on March 13 defence systems intercepted:

• 7 ballistic missiles

• 27 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

Since the escalation began, UAE defence forces have engaged:

• 285 ballistic missiles

• 15 cruise missiles

• 1,567 UAVs

Officials said the interceptions demonstrate the region’s heightened security posture as the conflict continues to evolve.

Crackdown on Misinformation and Security Violations

Authorities in the UAE have also taken steps to combat misinformation and maintain public safety during the crisis.

Officials confirmed that 10 defendants are facing expedited legal proceedings for sharing misleading or AI-generated videos related to the conflict.

In addition, 45 individuals were arrested in Abu Dhabi for filming incident locations and spreading unverified information online.

Authorities warned that circulating false information during security incidents can threaten public safety and disrupt emergency response operations.

Rising Regional Tensions

The latest developments underscore the widening impact of the conflict across the Middle East.

With airspace disruptions, missile interceptions, and energy-market concerns continuing to escalate, governments across the region are closely monitoring developments while urging the public to rely on official information sources.

Analysts warn that any further attacks on strategic infrastructure-particularly energy facilities-could have significant global economic consequences, given the region’s central role in international oil supply.