Trump threatens to blow up Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub

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Donald Trump said he would “blow up” Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub if hostilities escalate again. The last major U.S. strikes on Iran occurred in late July.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump threatened to blow up Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub if hostilities escalate again.

WHEN: Reported Aug 30, 2026 at 10:48 PM ET

WHERE: Iran

WHY: Trump’s threat was triggered by the prospect that hostilities would escalate again.

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