- The new event covers geopolitical conflict between the US, Iran, and Israel, IEA tracking oil trade, and local fuel price predictions in the Greater Toronto Area.
- Donald Trump threatened seizing Kharg Island oil facility and sought a deal to end the war with Iran.
- US military strikes and explosions hit Iranian targets including Kharg Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar, while Trump called for a deal.
Strikes took place near Iran's Kharg Island on January 1, 2026.
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Updated Jan 1
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What happened
Strikes took place near Iran's Kharg Island on January 1, 2026.
Who's involved
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Part of
US military strikes and explosions hit Iranian targets including Kharg Island, Bandar Abbas, and Chabahar, while Trump called for a deal.Also in this story
- US attacks ramp up on Iranian infrastructure, with Trump demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Political figures criticized the targeting of Iranian infrastructure, including Chabahar Port, following Trump's authorization of massive assaults.
- Geographical confirmation that Bandar Abbas and Chabahar County are located in southern/southeastern Iran.
The entities involved
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Kharg Island
island in Bushehr County, Iran
Related events
- US considered military strikes on Kharg Island oil infrastructure and Iranian territory.
- The IRGC is involved in the Middle East, with reports indicating nuclear targets are located on Kharg Island.
- Oil exports continue through Kharg Island as the US renews attacks on Iranian targets and Russia faces refinery disruptions.
- Iran retaliated against US bases in Jordan, utilizing Kharg Island as a key crude exporting hub.
- Iranian forces struck an air base in Jordan, while attacks were claimed near Dubai anchorage, leading to production shut-in due to geopolitical conflict.