Trump Says US Will Strike Iran “Very Hard” and Target Oil Infrastructure

US President Donald Trump said the United States will strike Iran “very hard tonight” and move toward taking control of the country’s oil and gas markets, raising tensions in the already volatile Middle East conflict.

Trump stated that the US intends to target key energy infrastructure, including Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub, along with other strategic facilities. He added that Washington would “assume total control” of Iran’s oil and gas markets, comparing the approach to US influence in Venezuela.

Kharg Island and Oil Market Control Plans

Kharg Island is a critical export point handling the majority of Iran’s crude oil shipments, making it a key asset in global energy flows. Any disruption there is closely watched by oil markets due to its impact on supply chains.

The comments highlight growing geopolitical risk around energy infrastructure and increasing concerns over potential disruption to Middle East oil exports, which already face pressure from ongoing military escalation and sanctions-linked uncertainty.