Reciprocal attacks between the U.S., Israel, and Iran continued on Saturday as the conflict entered its third week.
A day earlier, President Trump stated that the U.S. military had destroyed several military targets on Kharg Island, an island considered Iran's primary oil export hub.
President Trump also warned that the island's oil infrastructure could be the next target if Iran continues to obstruct vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Attacked
According to Iraqi officials, on Friday night, a rocket struck a helipad within the grounds of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.
Initial reports indicate no casualties, but the attack is seen as a new development in the escalating regional tensions.
Intercepted Iranian Drone Causes Damage in UAE
According to the Associated Press, debris from an intercepted Iranian drone fell onto an oil facility in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Specific damage has not yet been disclosed.
Kharg Island – A New Flashpoint in the Conflict
Islands off the coast of Iran, particularly Kharg Island, are becoming new focal points of the conflict.
Kharg Island is located about 21 miles off the Iranian coast and serves as Iran's main oil export terminal, where the majority of its crude oil is sent to international markets.
Experts suggest that any attack crippling operations on the island could significantly impact Iran's economic revenue and global energy markets.
