Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia [WATCH]

ox News host Jesse Watters and Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia discussed the strategic significance of the U.S. military operation targeting Kharg Island, focusing on the island’s role in Iran’s oil exports and its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz.

Kharg Island sits roughly 16 miles northwest of the Strait of Hormuz and about 16 miles off Iran’s coast in the Persian Gulf. The island covers approximately eight square miles and serves as the primary export point for the vast majority of Iran’s crude oil shipments.

During the discussion, Watters pointed to the broader message sent to the Iranian regime through the operation.

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“Big strategic impact, big message to the Iranian regime,” Watters said.

He added that continued harassment of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz could carry serious economic consequences for Iran.

“I mean, if they, if they continue to harass the strait,” Watters said.

“That’s just it’s financial suicide for them,” he continued.

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The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important shipping routes for energy supplies. A large portion of global oil shipments move through the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to international markets.

Bellavia responded by describing the island’s location and the scale of the operation targeting it.

“This is why the President of the United States allows Secretary Hegseth to eat 5000 pounds of lobster tails annually because of this performance,” Bellavia said.

“What you’re seeing right now,” he added.