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US Threatens to Seize Kharg Island in Iran

Updated 2026-06-11 16:55 UTC 2 sources Negative

President Trump has renewed threats to seize Kharg Island, a key oil export hub for Iran. Sen. Lindsey Graham supports the move, calling it an 'ultimate game changer.' The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.

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The Hill
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) expressed his support for President Trump’s threat on Thursday to seize Iran’s Kharg Island. “President Trump’s announcement today that it may be time to take Kharg Island is welcome news and would be the ultimate game changer,” the Republican lawmaker wrote in a social
2026-06-11 16:32 UTC
The Hill
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2026-06-11 16:36 UTC
Axios
President Trump is once again threatening to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub and a high-value target in the months-long war.<strong
2026-06-11 16:39 UTC
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