Trump Threatens to Seize Kharg Island Oil Terminal, Targets Iran's Energy Infrastructure
US President Donald Trump has threatened to seize Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf, escalating tensions between the US and Iran. This comes as the US and Israel continue their military operations, while nascent ceasefire talks show signs of progress.
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