A terrible escalation is currently unfolding in the Middle East, with Israel once again blowing up the fragile balance in the region... at the same moment that Trump, in a new message, warns that tonight an entire civilization will die. According to the Iranian news agency Mehr, there were air strikes by the US and Israel on Kharg Island as well as on Iranian cities such as Qom, specifically targeting bridges. Videos circulating on social media allegedly show smoke rising from the hit locations on Kharg Island.
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U.S. and Israeli attacks targeted Kharg Island in southern Iran, and explosions were heard on the island. pic.twitter.com/uyRRhmE7PQ
Kharg Island is a strategically critical energy hub, managing the vast majority of Iran's oil exports, as 90% of the country's oil exports pass through this island, making it exceptionally important for both the region and global energy markets.
These attacks come just hours before the expiration of the ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, who has warned that he will... wipe out all of Iran's energy infrastructure within 4 hours. It is recalled that at 03:00 on the morning of Wednesday, April 8 (Greece time), the 4th consecutive ultimatum issued by US President Donald Trump to Iran for the achievement of an agreement expires.
Trump: An entire civilization will be destroyed
In a post, US President Donald Trump warned of the destruction of "an entire civilization," although he left a window open for a truce, saying that "now that we have Full and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radical thoughts prevail, perhaps something revolutionarily wonderful will happen." "An entire civilization will be lost tonight and will never return. I don't want this to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Full and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radical thoughts prevail, perhaps something revolutionarily wonderful will happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, in one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of blackmail, corruption, and death will finally end. God bless the Great People of Iran!" Trump stated in his post.
Axios: Attack on Kharg hit military targets
The attacks carried out by the US on Kharg Island, which constitutes Iran's main oil export hub, were directed at military targets, reports the Axios agency. "American military personnel struck military targets on Kharg Island, according to a US official," as stated in a post by Barak Ravid, an Axios journalist.
IRGC: Sweeping attacks on US bases and businesses in Saudi Arabia, missiles against USS Abraham Lincoln
Sweeping attacks against US bases and businesses in Saudi Arabia were launched by the Revolutionary Guards, who once again launched a fierce assault against the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. The IRGC, as part of its 99th attack, targeted US bases and interests in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. In their announcement, the Revolutionary Guards claim that their naval and aerospace forces carried out a combined operation in response to the enemy's crimes and the attack on petrochemical facilities in Asaluyeh. Within the framework of the operation, US bases and interests in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as military concentration and command centers in Israel, became targets of attacks by ballistic and cruise missiles as well as attack drones.
In the first stage of the attacks, the largest petrochemical complex belonging to the American companies Sadra, ExxonMobil, and Dow Chemical in the Al-Jubail region of Saudi Arabia, as well as the large petrochemical complex of the American company Chevron Phillips in Al-Juaymah, Saudi Arabia, were effectively hit with medium-range missiles and several suicide drones. Additionally, a container ship belonging to the Israeli regime, which was on a mission to transport military equipment to Israel via the port of Khorfakkan in the United Arab Emirates without passing through the Strait of Hormuz, was hit with precision following an intelligence operation and missile strike by the forces of Islam. The destruction of this ship serves as a warning to all vessels attempting to cooperate with Israel and the USA in any way. The position of the carrier strike group CVN-72—referring to the USS Abraham Lincoln—of the American forces in the Indian Ocean was also attacked with long-range cruise missiles. The reckless leaders of the US, who have sacrificed all their interests for the Zionists, cannot even calculate which of their significant assets are now in the crosshairs of our forces.
Warning to US: Do not cross red lines, you will not have oil and gas for many years
The Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) state once again that "if the US terrorist army crosses the red lines, our response will extend beyond the region. We were not and will not be the first to attack civilian targets, but we will not hesitate to retaliate against attacks on civilian infrastructure. We will inflict such damage on the infrastructure of the US and its partners that the US and its allies will be deprived of the region's oil and natural gas for years. US regional partners must also know that until today we have shown great restraint for the sake of good neighborliness and took into account various restrictions in the selection of targets, but from now on, these restrictions cease to apply."
US-Israeli attack on a bridge outside the city of Qom
Meanwhile, US-Israeli forces targeted land routes in the western region of the Qom province with missiles. As the Tasnim news agency reports from Qom, the deputy political and security governor stated: "A few minutes ago, communication bridges in western Qom province were attacked by enemies, launched by US-Israeli troops." He added that "this attack had no casualties." The deputy governor of Qom also mentioned: "The roads in Qom province did not present serious problems and traffic continues normally." The attack, according to him, occurred in an area outside the urban limits of the city of Qom and, fortunately, caused no casualties.
Seyed Majid Mousavi (IRGC): War enters a new phase
General Seyed Majid Mousavi, Commander of the Aerospace Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), announced the beginning of a new phase of the war, warning that previous attacks will double. In a video published on his UpScrolld account, the General stated: "And now the new phase of the war. With new launchers, which carry two Fateh and Khyber-Shikan missiles, the attacks will be twice as many as before."
US-Israeli crime miraculously averted in the heart of Tehran
According to the Tasnim news agency, on the morning of Tuesday, April 7, 2026, images were released from the American strike in central Tehran. The images captured a Tomahawk missile intended to strike areas in the center and outskirts of Tehran. One of these Tomahawk missiles, according to reports, hit one of the most crowded areas, the Seyyed Ismail market in the Molavi district of Tehran. However, by a miracle, the missile's warhead did not explode, and the physical impact of the missile destroyed only two shops. Following this incident, bomb disposal teams rushed to the impact site to neutralize the missile's warhead and secure the area from further danger. The impact of this missile in a civilian area, and specifically in one of the busiest commercial zones in central Tehran, confirms that civilian centers are not safe from US-Israeli war crimes.
IRGC attacks on Israel and Gulf states
Furthermore, the Guards announced that they also struck Israeli petrochemical installations near Dimona and US military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. According to the IRGC, the drone attacks hit: 1) the "electric power generation and fuel storage unit of the petrochemical industries" in southern Israel near Dimona. The industrial area of Dimona is of strategic importance for Israel's economy and security, hosting the regime's largest chemical complex in the Negev desert. The electric power generation unit and the fuel warehouse of the petrochemical facility are located there, while its chemicals are also used for certain military applications of the Israeli regime.
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the "US Navy repair and maintenance center at the port of Jebel Ali" in the United Arab Emirates. The US Navy repair and maintenance center at the port of Jebel Ali in the UAE constitutes one of the largest docking ports for American naval ships in the region and provides significant support and technical maintenance to the US fleet.
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as well as the radars and housing buildings of American forces at the Ahmad al-Jaber air base in Kuwait. The Ahmad al-Jaber air base in Kuwait hosts American military forces, possesses radar systems and hangars capable of supporting various types of military aircraft, and is where the US Air Force's 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing is stationed. "The army is sacrificed for the nation and the nation is the support of the army; until the enemy's aggression is eliminated, we will stand dynamically in the field," the Revolutionary Guards claim.
The strategic importance of Kharg Island
Despite being small in size—about one-third of Manhattan—Kharg Island lies at the heart of the Iranian oil economy. Although the island does not produce oil, it serves as the country's primary export terminal. According to a report by the American bank JP Morgan, the island handles approximately 90% of Iran's oil exports. The island is located about 30 kilometers from the Iranian coast in the northern Persian Gulf and over 500 kilometers from the Strait of Hormuz. Extensive oil infrastructure exists on the island, including pipelines, storage facilities, and export terminals. It also includes military installations, some of which have already been hit. On March 13, the US Central Command confirmed that "American forces carried out a major successful attack on Kharg Island." The announcement added that "the attack destroyed naval mine storage facilities, missile shelters, and many other military positions," noting that they had struck more than 90 targets, while the oil infrastructure remained intact. This strike confirms the strategic importance of Kharg Island for both Iran and the global energy market, as it manages a large part of Iranian oil exports and plays a vital role in maintaining the country's economic stability.
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