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Trump vows to take control of Iran’s Kharg Island

Donald Trump said the US will take control of Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump vowed to seize control of Iran’s Kharg Island and other oil and gas infrastructure points.
WHEN: Jun 12, 2026 at 6:20 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Trump said the US will assume total control of Iran’s oil and gas markets by taking Kharg Island.
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