Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's Kharg Island, energy sites

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US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure, including Kharg Island, if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This statement was made via social media on March 30, 2026, indicating a potential military response to maritime trade disruptions.

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US President Donald Trump has threatened to "obliterate" Iran's energy infrastructure, including power plants, oil wells and Kharg Island, if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. "Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately 'Open for Business,' we will conclude our lovely 'stay' in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells a

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