EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 21 MIN
US Strikes Intensify, Trump Eyes Kharg Island, Iran Oil Ban Begins
from Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast · host The Briefing Network
A sixth consecutive night of US airstrikes has intensified the Iran war as President Donald Trump signals he could seize Kharg Island, the strategic hub that handles around ninety per cent of Iran's oil exports. At the same time, new US sanctions have taken full effect, effectively ending the legal trade of Iranian crude through American-authorised channels and tightening economic pressure on Tehran.In Episode 140 of Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast, we break down the latest US military operations, the growing threat to the Strait of Hormuz, the significance of Kharg Island, renewed CENTCOM strikes, Iran's response, and why the battle over oil is becoming the defining front of this conflict.We also examine:Six straight nights of US strikes across IranTrump's latest comments on Kharg Island and Iran's energy infrastructureThe beginning of the new Iran oil sanctions regimeCENTCOM's expanding blockade and operations in the Persian GulfThe latest on Pickaxe Mountain and Iran's nuclear programmeOil prices, global markets, and the impact on energy securityPolitical pressure in Washington and the future of the warIf you want clear, factual coverage of the US-Iran war, Iran news, Trump, Kharg Island, Strait of Hormuz, oil markets, Middle East conflict, and global geopolitics, subscribe to Epic Fury so never miss your daily briefing.
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