Trump says US ‘may take over Kharg Island’: Here’s what you need to know

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: July 8, 2026Country: Iran

PoliticsWorld / International

Trump says US ‘may take over Kharg Island’: Here’s what you need to know

US President Donald Trump threatened to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, after declaring the interim ceasefire with Iran 'over' and warning of more strikes. Speaking at a NATO summit in Turkey, he said the US had hit 28 IRGC boats and could hit more. Kharg Island, located in the Gulf, handles about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports.

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