Trump threatens to take Iran's 'crown jewel' Kharg Island, US to strike 'very hard tonight'
Trump threatens Iran's 'crown jewel' Kharg Island

Donald Trump has warned Iran the US military will be hitting the Middle Eastern country 'very hard tonight' in a new social media post. In the Truth Social message issued on Thursday, the US president also threatened to take over Kharg Island, often described by commentators as the 'crown jewel' of Iran's oil infrastructure.

US strikes on Iran

The US struck several targets in Iran overnight. More details are expected to follow as the situation develops.

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