President Donald Trump said the US may seize Iran's Kharg Island, the hub for roughly 90% of Iranian oil exports, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The remark continues Trump's recent shift toward territorial-control rhetoric against Iran.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US may seize Iran's Kharg Island, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The island handles roughly 90% of Iranian oil exports, making it a strategic energy target.
Trump has escalated his rhetoric against Iran in recent weeks, moving from threats of airstrikes to explicit plans for territorial control. On June 11, he outlined a plan to seize Kharg Island, comparing the strategy to US policy toward Venezuela, and threatened 'very hard' strikes on Iran. The Zioneer reported at the time that the shift marked a significant escalation in Trump's approach.
The latest remark, a brief statement, does not specify a timeline or military posture. No official White House readout or Pentagon confirmation has been issued. The claim remains a single-source report from the president's statement.
5 developments
- StrongTrump announces end of ceasefire with Iran, vows 'very heavy' strike today
- DevelopingTrump, angered, says Iran is 'stalling' nuclear deal, threatens immediate attack
- DevelopingTrump says he can destroy all of Iran's bridges in an hour, shut down electricity in part of an afternoon
- StrongTrump Threatens 'Very Hard' Strikes on Iran Tonight, Outlines Plan for Kharg Island Seizure
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