Trump threatens to strike Iran ‘very hard, tonight’ and to take Kharg Island

Donald Trump stated on Thursday night that the United States would launch further strikes on Iran and seize control of its oil and gas infrastructure. This announcement followed an exchange of fire between the US and Iran for the second consecutive day, despite a nominal ceasefire being in place. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared the US would hit Iran "VERY HARD, TONIGHT," asserting that most of Iran's offensive capabilities had been neutralized. He also indicated the US would take control of Kharg Island, a critical hub for approximately 90% of Iran's oil exports and a site for extensive storage facilities. The US president's warning comes amid mutual accusations between the two nations regarding breaches of the temporary ceasefire.