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Trump threatens to seize Kharg Island oil infrastructure

Trump warned the US will strike Iranian targets and later seize Kharg Island to control Tehran’s oil and gas markets.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump threatened to seize Kharg Island and take “total control” of Iran’s oil and gas markets, and said the US will strike Iranian targets “VERY HARD TONIGHT.”
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Trump said the warning followed US forces firing 49 Tomahawk missiles on Wednesday and Iran declaring the ceasefire “practically meaningless.”
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