US Official Says Iran Conflict Could Last Weeks, Halrg Island Key Sensitive Point

BlockBeats News, March 14th, U.S. military officials stated that the current conflict may continue for several weeks. Meanwhile, Iran has warned that its main oil export hub, Kharg Island, is a "red line," and if the facility is attacked, it will retaliate against the energy infrastructure of neighboring Gulf countries.

According to WSJ, Gulf countries have recently been lobbying Washington to avoid strikes on Iranian energy facilities. The U.S. has informed relevant countries that it will seek to avoid attacks on Iran's oil infrastructure and has pressured Israel to refrain from any related actions.

Kharg Island is Iran's most important crude oil export terminal, capable of accommodating very large crude carriers carrying about 2 million barrels of crude oil, handling the majority of Iran's oil exports. Previously, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. had destroyed all military targets on the island but did not target the oil facilities.