Trump threatens hard strike on Iran and seizure of Kharg Island amid Gulf escalation
TL;DR
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.
- Middle East crisis live: Trump threatens ‘very hard’ attack on Iran tonight and says US will seize Kharg island The Guardian
- Why a frustrated Trump is turning again to bombs to force Iran’s hand CNN
- Johnson: ‘I would not put too much stock’ in ‘details’ of Trump’s Kharg Island threat The Hill
- Live updates: Trump says U.S. will hit Iran ‘very hard’ tonight, threatens to take key oil hub NBC News
- Trump threatens to seize Kharg Island and other Iran oil infrastructure CNBC
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