US strikes military targets on Iran's Kharg Island, US official says


A satellite image of Kharg Island, Iran, before U.S. strikes, February 25, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC/Handout via REUTERS

WASHINGTON, ⁠April ⁠7 (Reuters) - The ‌U.S. military conducted ​strikes on ⁠military ⁠targets on Iran's ⁠Kharg ‌Island, ⁠the Axios ​news ‌outlet reported ⁠on ​Tuesday, ⁠citing an ​unidentified senior U.S. official.

(Reporting ⁠by Susan Heavey ​and ⁠Doina ​Chiacu; ‌Editing by ​Sharon Singleton)

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