Event Brief
Trump threatens to take Iran’s Kharg Island
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Donald Trump said the US would take Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure points.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump threatened to seize Kharg Island and assume control of Iran’s oil and gas markets.
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 1:50 PM ET
WHERE: Persian Gulf
WHY: Trump escalated pressure on Tehran amid a fraying ceasefire.
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