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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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Kharg Island, Persian Gulf

Who
US President Donald Trump, US, Iran, Reuters
What
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.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:40:37 GMT · 3h 3m ago
Where
Kharg Island, Persian Gulf ·
Why
Kharg Island handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports, making it strategically important to Iran’s economy.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

Trump’s threats to target Kharg Island and launch larger attacks against Iran caused oil prices to rise, with Brent crude futures gaining 0.5% and US WTI crude rising 0.7%, indicating potential significant disruptions to global oil markets due to the island's critical role in Iran's oil exports.

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    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.
  2. Markets3h 30m ago
    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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  3. Markets3h 33m 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. Markets4h 37m ago
    US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran and aimed to control its key oil and gas infrastructure.
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