United States President Donald Trump stated that during a past military operation on March 13, the US attacked Iran's Kharg Island and destroyed nearly all structures on the island, sparing the oil facilities.
The decision to leave the oil infrastructure intact was strategic, made with the possibility of 'someday rebuilding Iran' in mind, Trump said.
The United States carried out strikes on March 13 on Kharg Island, destroying naval mine storage sites, missile storage bunkers and several other military installations, while deliberately avoiding oil assets.
Kharg Island is central to Iran's oil system, hosting the main terminal that oversees the country's oil exports, with roughly 90% of Iran's crude oil exports passing through the island.
Earlier, Trump said the US may hit Iran's Kharg Island a few more times 'just for fun', a day after he said American forces had 'obliterated' targets on the Islamic Republic's 'crown jewel'.
