On Tuesday, Kharg Island, a key oil export hub located in the Persian Gulf, was targeted in multiple strikes, as reported by Reuters and Iran's Mehr News Agency. This escalation comes just hours before a deadline set by former U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Following the attacks, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issued a warning that 'restraint is over.' Kharg Island is critical for Iran's economy, handling most of its oil exports and housing significant storage and shipping infrastructure. Experts indicate that nearly all of Iran's oil exports pass through this facility, making it a sensitive target. Disruptions at Kharg could lead to significant impacts on global oil supplies, with analysts cautioning that even limited strikes could raise concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil trade. The ongoing conflict has now entered its sixth week, with Iran having rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal aimed at ending hostilities. This situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected.