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President Donald Trump warned that U.S. forces were preparing to take control of Kharg Island in a major escalation of the war in Iran.

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Kharg Island, Persian Gulf, Iran

Who
Donald Trump, Sabrina Singh
What
President Donald Trump warned that U.S. forces were preparing to take control of Kharg Island in a major escalation of the war in Iran.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:47:09 GMT · 1h 53m ago
Where
Kharg Island, Persian Gulf, Iran ·
Why
President Trump stated on Truth Social that U.S. forces would be "hitting Iran ... very hard tonight" and seizing the country's oil and gas markets on the Persian Gulf island.
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A former Pentagon spokeswoman stated that announcing military action in advance is "incredibly dangerous" as it puts U.S. troops at risk and would compromise the element of surprise, potentially leading to significant casualties and a broader conflict.

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