Trump threatens to seize Kharg Island oil infrastructure
By The BriefBrief
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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