Trump threatens to destroy Iran's Kharg Island as U.S. and Iran trade strikes
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U.S. forces struck rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island on Sunday, and Iran responded by bombing American military bases in Jordan. President Trump posted an AI-generated video threatening to blow Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal, 'to smithereens.' Brent crude rose above $90 as the exchanges intensified.
Key Facts
- The U.S. struck rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island on Sunday, according to Centcom.
- Iran bombed American military bases in Jordan in the first such attack since late July.
- President Trump posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social showing Kharg Island being blown up.
- Kharg Island is the terminal through which Iran exports 90% of its oil.
- Brent crude oil moved back above $90 on Sunday.
Military Exchanges
On Sunday, the U.S. struck rocket launchers on Iran's Larak Island, which Centcom said were being prepared to launch sea mines. Iran responded by bombing American military bases in Jordan, the first such attack since late July. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that a tanker was disabled after catching fire when it struck two sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian media said the tanker had not followed Iran's rules for transiting the Strait.
Trump's Threat
President Trump posted an AI-generated video on Truth Social showing 'Kharg Island being blown to smithereens!!!' Kharg is the terminal through which Iran exports 90% of its oil.
Oil Market Reaction
The price of Brent crude oil moved back above $90 as hostilities between the U.S. and Iran intensified over the last 24 hours. Oil's rise came despite a post from Trump saying that the U.S. had reached a deal with Venezuela.
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