India, March 14 -- President Donald Trump on Friday announced that American forces carried out what he described as one of the 'most powerful' bombing raids ever conducted in the Middle East, targeting Iranian military facilities on Kharg Island a critical energy hub in the Persian Gulf. This comes as the US has warned Iran of additional strikes after the latter blocked the Strait of Hormuz.

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In a statement released shortly after the operation, Trump said the strike was carried out by US Central Command (CENTCOM) and claimed that all military targets on the island had been destroyed.

"Moments ago, at my direction, the United...