Trump vows to seize Iran's Kharg Island oil hub and its markets
TL;DR
President Trump said on Truth Social that the U.S. will attack Iran 'very hard' and seize its oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, to take control of Iran’s oil and gas markets—mirroring U.S. actions in Venezuela—as Washington has already choked off Iran’s exports; Trump also questioned whether America has the stomach to carry out the seizure.
- Trump says U.S. will seize Iran's Kharg Island and other 'oil infrastructure points' CNBC
- Iran War Live Updates: U.S.-Iran Strikes Risk Dangerous New Phase The New York Times
- Trump says US will seize Iran's Kharg Island and other oil terminals Euronews.com
- Why a frustrated Trump is turning again to bombs to force Iran’s hand CNN
- US and Iranian attacks dent ceasefire, Iranian sources say talks intensify Reuters
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