Kharg Island remains under Iranian control amid the ongoing 2026 US-Iran conflict that began in late February, with US strikes in March and April targeting over 90 military sites including air defenses, radar, and naval facilities while deliberately sparing the oil export infrastructure that handles roughly 90 percent of Iran's crude shipments. President Trump has repeatedly threatened seizure, blockade, or strikes on the terminals if Iran disrupts Strait of Hormuz traffic, though no ground operation or loss of control has occurred. Recent Iranian statements confirm continued loading and exports despite attacks, alongside repair work, while satellite imagery shows intermittent activity amid US naval measures. Escalation risks or diplomatic developments tied to Hormuz access and oil revenues could shift control prospects in the near term.