‘Totally obliterated’: Trump announces bombing raid on key Iranian island

President Trump announced on Truth Social Friday evening that the U.S. military has hit Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, a key Iranian strong hold.

Here is his statement:

“Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island. Our Weapons are the most powerful and sophisticated that the World has ever known but...