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US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that a possible operation to seize Iran’s key Kharg Island would be “off the table” if an agreement to end the war is signed, potentially as early as this weekend.

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Kharg Island, Iran; Strait of Hormuz

Who
Donald Trump
What
US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that a possible operation to seize Iran’s key Kharg Island would be “off the table” if an agreement to end the war is signed, potentially as early as this weekend.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:17:00 GMT · 2h 8m ago
Where
Kharg Island, Iran; Strait of Hormuz ·
Why
The statement was made in the context of ongoing tensions between the US and Iran and a potential agreement to end conflict, following previous declarations by Trump regarding taking Kharg Island.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

If an agreement is reached as suggested, it could de-escalate military tensions concerning Iran's critical oil export facilities and potentially lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit chokepoint.

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