President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that the United States attacked Iran's Kharg Island last night, and said the US may take over the island and reinstate a naval blockade on Iran. Trump added that Iran had asked for a pause during a funeral, which he agreed to, but then Iran attacked three ships, according to his statement.
President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that the United States struck Iran's Kharg Island — the country's primary oil export terminal — during the night. In a statement, Trump said the US may take over the island and reinstate a naval blockade on Iran, accusing Tehran of violating an agreed pause for a funeral by attacking three ships. The confirmation came after a series of escalating statements from Trump this afternoon.
The Zioneer first reported at 16:29 Jerusalem that Trump claimed the US attacked Kharg Island and may seize the strategic oil hub. Minutes later, at 16:31, Trump said the US may reinstate the naval blockade. At 16:34, he detailed the destruction of 28 Iranian small boats and hinted at further strikes. At 16:37, he said the US may take over the island, comparing the strategy to U.S. policy toward Venezuela. The thread reflects a rapid escalation of rhetoric within a single hour.
This development follows a broader pattern of escalating U.S.-Iran confrontation. As The Zioneer reported on June 11, Trump threatened 'very hard' strikes on Iran and claimed U.S. aircraft were overflying Tehran undetected, outlining a plan to seize Kharg Island. Iran responded by threatening to turn the Middle East 'into hell' if U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz continued. The attack on Kharg Island, which handles over 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, marks a significant escalation from those earlier threats.
It remains unclear whether the U.S. will proceed with a ground seizure of the island or a full naval blockade. Trump's latest remarks suggest the administration is considering unilateral action without a formal agreement, stating 'we may start operating like this without an agreement. It's simpler. These people lie and exploit.'
4 developments
- StrongTrump Threatens 'Very Hard' Strikes on Iran Tonight, Outlines Plan for Kharg Island Seizure
- DevelopingIran warns Trump: 'No soldier will return alive'
- StrongTrump terminates MOU with Iran, details plan to destroy infrastructure and seize Kharg Island
- DevelopingIranian MP warns US against approaching Kharg Island
Source and signal
- Internal intake