Trump promises another round of strikes against Iran and operation on Kharg Island

Published June 11, 2026 8:46am ET | Updated June 11, 2026 9:07am ET



President Donald Trump promised to strike Iran again on Thursday night, and escalated his threat to say the United States would seize Kharg Island in the near future.

“The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT,” he began in a post on Truth Social.

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