US President Donald Trump threatened to seize Iran's Kharg Island, according to reports. Iranian officials responded by warning that no American soldier would return alive.
Just minutes ago, at 16:45 Jerusalem, Iranian officials warned that no American soldier would return alive if the United States attempts to seize Iran's Kharg Island, according to reports. The warning comes after a series of statements from President Donald Trump earlier this afternoon.
At 16:29 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported a rapid sequence of Trump's remarks. First, Trump claimed the US had struck Kharg Island last night and said he may seize the strategic oil hub. He then said the US may take over the island and reinstate a naval blockade on Iran. Later, Trump detailed the destruction of 28 Iranian small boats and accused Iran of violating a funeral pause by attacking three ships. Finally, he confirmed that the US conducted the strike on Kharg Island.
The threats are the latest escalation in the ongoing US-Iran confrontation, which has seen multiple rounds of airstrikes and exchanges of threats. As The Zioneer reported on June 10, Trump declared an end to the ceasefire and vowed 'very heavy' strikes. On June 11, he threatened 'very hard' strikes and outlined a plan for Kharg Island seizure. On June 28, the US struck Iranian missile depots and radar sites, with Trump warning that Iran 'will not continue to exist' if the US is forced to complete its mission.
The Iranian warning has not been independently verified, and the specific source of the warning remains unclear. It is also uncertain whether the US will proceed with the seizure of Kharg Island, as Trump's statements have varied between threats and confirmed actions.
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