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President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. would be 'hitting Iran very hard tonight' and threatened to take control of Iran's oil infrastructure.

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Iran, Middle East, Kharg Island, Strait of Hormuz, Washington, Tehran, Jordan, Gulf nations

Who
President Donald Trump, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), Kazem Gharibabadi, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
What
President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. would be 'hitting Iran very hard tonight' and threatened to take control of Iran's oil infrastructure.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:12:59 GMT · 2h 7m ago
Where
Iran, Middle East, Kharg Island, Strait of Hormuz, Washington, Tehran, Jordan, Gulf nations ·
Why
Trump's threat comes after two days of tit-for-tat strikes between Washington and Tehran, following the downing of a U.S. Army helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.
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How this affects you

This escalation in rhetoric and threats against Iran's oil infrastructure could significantly destabilize global oil markets and exacerbate geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, potentially leading to broader conflict and economic repercussions.

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  1. Markets1h 39m ago
    US President Donald Trump said he would like the United States to eventually take control of Iran's Kharg Island, the country's main oil export hub.
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    President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. would be 'hitting Iran very hard tonight' and threatened to take control of Iran's oil infrastructure.
  3. Markets2h 10m ago
    US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued fresh threats of military strikes against Iran, claiming the US would hit the country "very hard tonight" and seize control of major Iranian oil and gas facilities, including Kharg Island.
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  4. Markets3h 14m ago
    US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran and aimed to control its key oil and gas infrastructure.
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