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U.S. Hits Iran’s Kharg Island Military Sites Amid Rising Oil‑Sector Tensions

  The US bombed military targets on Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, but spared oil infrastructure for now. The United States has carried out airstrikes on military targets located on Iran’s Kharg Island, a strategic hub responsible for the overwhelming majority of the country’s oil exports. President Donald Trump stated that U.S. forces “obliterated” military positions on the island, emphasizing that the operation avoided damaging vital oil infrastructure.  Kharg Island, which handles most of Iran’s crude shipments, sits at the center of global energy flows and has become a flashpoint amid escalating regional conflict. Iranian state media reported no harm to oil facilities but warned that any future attacks on its energy network would provoke retaliation. The strike marks a significant escalation in the two‑week‑old conflict, with Washington also deploying an additional 2,500 Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the region. Analysts warn that any disruption to Kharg ...
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Fragile Hope: Israel Reviews Hamas Truce Offer Amid Mounting Pressure

 

 Palestinians inspect the site of a morning Israeli strike on a house, in Gaza City .          


Israel is currently evaluating Hamas’s response to a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal that could lead to a 60-day truce in Gaza and the release of hostages. The offer, supported by mediators Egypt and Qatar, includes the release of 10 living and 18 deceased hostages in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners, along with a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces and increased humanitarian aid to the enclave.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to convene discussions soon, as internal divisions within his government intensify. While some ministers demand continued military operations until Hamas is defeated, tens of thousands of Israeli citizens have rallied in favor of a deal to end the fighting and bring hostages home.

On the ground, violence persists. Israeli airstrikes and shelling reportedly killed at least 20 Palestinians on Tuesday, with tanks advancing into Gaza City neighborhoods. Despite the diplomatic momentum, skepticism remains. Hamas has framed the proposal as an interim step toward broader negotiations, but insists on written guarantees to prevent future hostilities.

The coming days may prove pivotal, as both sides weigh the cost of continued conflict against the possibility of a temporary peace.

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