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War & Conflict1h 46m ago

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the U.S. would 'assume total control' of Iran’s oil and gas industries, including the Kharg Island terminal.

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Kharg Island, Persian Gulf

Who
United States, Israel, Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump
What
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the U.S. would 'assume total control' of Iran’s oil and gas industries, including the Kharg Island terminal.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:09:00 GMT · 1h 46m ago
Where
Kharg Island, Persian Gulf ·
Why
Escalating attacks between the countries pushed the Middle East closer to a full-scale war, and efforts to negotiate an end to the war appear to be stuck.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

A U.S. move to control Kharg Island's oil infrastructure would severely curb Iran’s oil exports, a key revenue source, and could provoke retaliatory attacks on Gulf Arab infrastructure and further drive up global oil prices, which are already threatening the world economy.

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