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Trump promises he’ll hit Iran ‘hard’ for second straight night after calling off deal with Tehran ‘scum’

President Trump threatened to “take over Kharg Island” as tensions with Iran reignite — saying there was “not a thing” Tehran can do to stop it.

Trump made the threat to seize the export hub for about 90% of Iran’s oil while outlining a range of possible actions as he foreshadowed a second night of US attacks on Iran.


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President Trump made the declaration while meeting with NATO leaders. Filip Singer/Pool EPA via AP

A satellite image shows an oil terminal on Kharg Island, Iran.
Kharg Island is a crucial oil terminal. via REUTERS

“There may be a big attack and it would knock out a lot of stuff,” Trump also said during a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

“We may put it back, the blockade. Of course, they will drop some mines if they can,” he added.

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