Trump warns the US will seize key Iranian oil export hub Kharg Island
Former US President Donald Trump threatened to seize Kharg Island, a critical Iranian oil export hub handling 90% of Iran’s crude exports, while escalating military strikes on Iran. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards retaliated by targeting US bases in the region and declaring the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, though the US military rejected the claim and warned of further 'bigger and more powerful' strikes." "article": "Donald Trump warned on June 11 that the US would seize Kharg Island, Iran’s primary oil export hub responsible for 90% of its crude shipments, as tensions escalated between the two nations. The threat came amid a series of US airstrikes on Iranian military installations, with Trump stating on social media that Iran would face 'VERY HARD' military action 'TONIGHT.' He later confirmed to Fox News that additional strikes were underway, describing them as 'bigger and more powerful.' In retaliation, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted US bases in the region for a second consecutive night, following the US strikes. A senior Iranian official stated Iran would 'respond more severely' to further attacks, while Iran’s new Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. The US military dismissed the closure claim, though data from MarineTraffic showed minimal vessel movement through the strait since the announcement. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict stalled as a Qatari delegation left Tehran after negotiations with Iranian officials, which lasted into the early hours of June 11. The talks, coordinated with the US, failed to prevent the latest escalation. Iran previously allowed limited ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz, but the new closure affects even vessels from countries with 'relatively friendly' relations with Tehran, according to analysts. The conflict has disrupted oil flows in the Gulf, with some crude shipments rerouted via dark transits and shuttle tankers, as reported by trade intelligence firm Kpler. Iranian officials claimed the Strait of Hormuz was now closed 'until further notice,' though the US maintained its denial of the closure. Trump’s threats and Iran’s retaliatory actions have heightened fears of further regional instability.
Donald Trump warned on June 11 that the US would seize Kharg Island, Iran’s primary oil export hub responsible for 90% of its crude shipments, as tensions escalated between the two nations. The threat came amid a series of US airstrikes on Iranian military installations, with Trump stating on social media that Iran would face 'VERY HARD' military action 'TONIGHT.' He later confirmed to Fox News that additional strikes were underway, describing them as 'bigger and more powerful.' In retaliation, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted US bases in the region for a second consecutive night, following the US strikes. A senior Iranian official stated Iran would 'respond more severely' to further attacks, while Iran’s new Persian Gulf Strait Authority announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. The US military dismissed the closure claim, though data from MarineTraffic showed minimal vessel movement through the strait since the announcement. Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict stalled as a Qatari delegation left Tehran after negotiations with Iranian officials, which lasted into the early hours of June 11. The talks, coordinated with the US, failed to prevent the latest escalation. Iran previously allowed limited ship transit through the Strait of Hormuz, but the new closure affects even vessels from countries with 'relatively friendly' relations with Tehran, according to analysts. The conflict has disrupted oil flows in the Gulf, with some crude shipments rerouted via dark transits and shuttle tankers, as reported by trade intelligence firm Kpler. Iranian officials claimed the Strait of Hormuz was now closed 'until further notice,' though the US maintained its denial of the closure. Trump’s threats and Iran’s retaliatory actions have heightened fears of further regional instability.
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