President Trump posted a message Sunday night threatening Iran's Kharg Island, the country's main oil export terminal, writing 'Bye bye, Kharg.' Trump added that the US military is 'ready and loaded' and that Kharg 'may suffer this fate' at his decision.
President Donald Trump escalated his rhetorical campaign against Iran late Sunday, posting a direct threat to the country's Kharg Island—the hub of Iranian oil exports. 'Bye bye, Kharg,' Trump wrote, adding that the US military is 'ready and loaded' and that the island could face destruction 'the moment a message is given.'
The threat comes amid weeks of mounting US pressure on Tehran. As The Zioneer has reported, the Trump administration has repeatedly signaled readiness for a major military confrontation, including a warning conveyed via Qatar in early September that Washington was prepared to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, specifically naming Kharg Island. Previous reports have documented Trump authorizing strikes against the IRGC and stating the US would 'strike Iran very hard' after an incident in Egypt.
It remains unclear whether Sunday's post represents a preparatory step toward imminent action or a continuation of the President's maximalist negotiating posture. Kharg Island handles roughly 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, making it a strategically sensitive target. No official US military movement has been independently confirmed.
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