Trump threatens hard strike on Iran and seizure of Kharg Island amid Gulf escalation
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Donald Trump, via Truth Social, warned of a 'very hard' attack on Iran and the seizure of Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure, signaling a bid to take control of Iran's oil markets; the threat coincides with renewed U.S. strikes and Iranian responses, sending oil prices up as regional tensions intensify across the Gulf, Lebanon and beyond.
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