Explosions were heard on Iran’s Kharg Island following US-Israeli airstrikes that targeted more than 50 military sites. The strikes have resulted in a power outage across the island, which is critical to the Iranian oil industry.

A US official confirmed that the airstrikes did not impact oil infrastructure, despite the sensitive nature of Kharg Island’s role in the energy market. The attacks come amid heightened tensions, with former President Donald Trump previously threatening to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Since the offensive began on February 28, at least 1,340 people have been killed, contributing to a total of 5,200 casualties in the ongoing conflict. Trump has expressed interest in controlling Iranian oil and suggested that seizing Kharg Island could be an option.

In a stark warning, Trump stated, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” He also claimed that all military targets on Kharg Island have been completely destroyed.

The average gasoline price has risen above $4 a gallon, with Brent crude oil priced at $110 per barrel and US crude oil for May at $116 per barrel. These developments are likely to have significant implications for global oil markets.

Iran has rejected a ceasefire proposal and is calling for a permanent end to the war, indicating that the conflict may escalate further. Observers are closely monitoring the situation, particularly regarding the potential impact on oil supply and regional stability.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding casualties or damage from the strikes, and the exact impact of the airstrikes on Kharg Island’s infrastructure remains unclear.