Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal handling nearly 90% of its crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, has endured multiple US airstrikes targeting nearby military sites—including bunkers, radar stations, and weapons depots—most recently on April 7, yet oil infrastructure remains undamaged according to both US officials and Iranian state media assessments. This restraint follows earlier March 13 strikes and President Trump's repeated threats to obliterate energy facilities if Iran fails to lift its naval blockade amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Escalation risks persist with faltering ceasefire talks, US naval enforcement in the Gulf, and potential ground operations, as traders weigh diplomatic breakthroughs against further military actions before key deadlines.