07.04.2026 14:40
On the 39th day of the war, as tensions escalated between the US-Israel and Iran, reports emerged of explosion sounds coming from Iran's critical oil terminal, Hark Island. The island, known as "Forbidden Island," was an area where the US wanted to conduct ground operations.
The ongoing war between the USA, Israel, and Iran has entered its 39th day, with reports from the field indicating that the tension has escalated to a new level. As retaliation missiles were fired in succession towards the Gulf and Israel from Tehran, it was reported that explosions occurred on the strategically important Hark Island.
Iran's semi-official Mehr News Agency announced that the USA and Israel launched multiple attacks on Hark Island, and consecutive explosion sounds were heard from the island.
OIL BASE IN THE CROSSHAIRS
Hark Island, one of Iran's main oil export points, also known as the "Forbidden Island," is in a critical position in terms of energy infrastructure and potential ground operations.
US President Donald Trump stated in a statement on March 30 that military targets on Hark Island had been struck, claiming that "all targets were completely destroyed."
In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump expressed the desire to control Iran's oil, stating that the capture of Hark Island was among the options.