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Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard,' threatens to take 'total control' of its oil industry

President Donald Trump says the U_S_ will hit Iran "VERY HARD TONIGHT," and threatens in a social media post to "assume total control" of Iran's oil and gas industries, including the key Kharg Island, in the "not too distant future."

AAP

Video shows moment Hellfire missile cripples tanker bound for Iran's Kharg Island

The United States military disabled the Botswana-flagged oil tanker M/T Lexie in international waters after the vessel allegedly ignored repeated warnings and continued sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island, the US central command said. It also released the video from when a US aircraft struck the ship.

The Times of India

‘Take Kharg Island’: Lindsey Graham told Trump to seize Iran’s oil hub weeks ago, now he’s on Fox News saying the opposite

The script flipped.

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Erdogan says Iran war ‘starting to weaken Europe’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Where is Kharg Island? What to know about key Iran war location after US launch multiple strikes

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The Independent UK

Is JD Vance unaware of Trump’s Iran strikes? VP caught off guard at press briefing as reporters ask him to check phone

In an awkward moment on the world stage, US vice president JD Vance was left scrambling during a press conference after realising he had been caught off guard about new developments in the crisis with Iran. Journalists asked him to check his phone for updates about alleged US strikes, reports…

The Times of India

US-Israel launches fresh strikes on Kharg island — why this oil hub is vital for Iran

US-Israel targeted Kharg Island in a fresh wave of attacks on Tuesday, striking Iran’s key oil export hub as the conflict intensifies. Multiple explosions were reported on the island, with US officials indicating that military targets were hit, even as the strikes came just hours ahead of a deadline set…

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A Look At How Iranian Oil Exports Could Be Impacted If U.S. Escalates Attacks On Kharg Island

Smaller terminals such as Lavan, Sirri, and Jask cannot match Kharg's capacity. Estimates show Iran exports roughly 1–1.5 million barrels per day, and even a brief disruption could significantly cut supply.

International Business Times

U.S. Conducts Attack On Kharg Island, Iran's Key Hub For Oil Exports, Official Says

A U.S. official said the country's military conducted strikes on Kharg Island, a key hub for Iranian oil exports, as the countries still fail to reach a deal ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline to strike other power plants and bridges.

International Business Times

Oil, strait of Hormuz and empty threats: a timeline of Trump’s flip-flopping on the Iran war

In the fifth week of the war, Trump continues contradicting himself on its objectives and how Americans are affected

The Guardian - US

Trump still ponders ground war in Iran

Military experts say Trump could be walking into a trap and invasion would unleash needless carnage

Salon

‘Fossil-fuel imperialism’: Trump’s hankering for Iranian oil runs deep

Experts say the US believes it is entitled to resources it desires – a perspective president has supported for decades

The Guardian - US

From location to logistics: Challenges to Donald Trump’s Kharg Island ‘seize’ threat

US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Washington could seize Iran’s key oil hub, Kharg Island, has raised concerns around strategic, military and economic risks of such a move. While the island is central to Iran’s energy exports, experts warn that any attempt to capture or disable it could escalate the…

The Times of India

Peace talks with Iran ongoing and progressing well, White House says

The comments come on the same day that President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island and other oil wells and power plants if it does not agree to a deal to end the war soon.

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The Guardian - UK

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’

Oil prices on course for record monthly rise amid risk of further escalation and mixed messaging from US

International Business Times UK

Open for Business or Obliterated: Donald Trump Issues Final Ultimatum to Iran

President Trump ramps up pressure on Iran with threats to destroy key oil infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, as mediators scramble amid soaring global oil prices. Regional pleas for peace highlight the high stakes in this volatile showdown.

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 up as latest peace talk claims weighed

Financial analysts said markets remain nervous amid comments from Donald Trump about seizing Iranian oil and the country’s Kharg Island export hub.

International Business Times UK

Iran Earns Nearly Double From Oil During War As Strikes Fail To Halt Energy Exports And Global Prices Rise

Despite military strikes, Iran's oil exports have surged, doubling its daily revenue as global crude prices rise.

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The Independent UK

Trump’s new ultimatum to Iran: Make a deal soon or we’ll obliterate Kharg Island

US leader said he would ‘conclude our lovely stay in Iran’ by blowing up all of the country’s energy facilities

The Independent UK

How could US forces seize Kharg Island and why is it so risky?

Kharg Island, which hosts Iran's main oil export terminal, has emerged as a key focus in the month-long conflict involving the United States and Israel. Strikes on Kharg's oil infrastructure or a ground invasion would severely curb Iran's oil exports, a crucial revenue source, and could lead to significant regional…

Evening Standard

Starmer hosts business chiefs as Trump ratchets up threats to Iran’s oil

US president Donald Trump has threatened to wipe out Iran’s oil infrastructure unless a deal is done to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews

Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's Kharg island oil hub if no deal reached 'shortly'

About 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports leave the country via the small island in the Persian Gulf's north, much of it destined for China and other Asian markets.

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Trump wants to take Iran’s oil and thinks seizing Kharg Island would be easy, but the military warns a quagmire beckons

Trump’s dream scenario could lead to a bloodbath

The Independent UK

US will ‘obliterate’ Kharg Island if peace deal not reached, Trump warns Iran

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks

Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Trump says regime’s export hub on Kharg Island could be taken ‘very easily’. Plus, how Americans can rebuild their country’s once robust peace movement

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