US vows hard strikes on Iran, hints at Kharg Island seizure as conflict widens

New U.S. strikes on Iran provoke Tehran to call the actions a violation that renders the ceasefire meaningless, while President Trump says the United States will seize Kharg Island and other oil facilities in the not‑too‑distant future. Washington says it is acting in self‑defense as CENTCOM hits Iranian targets, including oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman, and Iran retaliates with missiles and drones against multiple targets in the region. Attacks trigger warnings and defenses in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, while CENTCOM denies Iran’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. The fighting has caused casualties, including Indian mariners killed on a tanker, and diplomatic efforts by Qatar and Pakistan to broker a settlement continue alongside ongoing military actions.