Trump Questions American Resolve on Seizing Iran's Kharg Island Amid Ongoing Conflict
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- Trump threatens to invade Iran's Kharg Island, then says Americans lack the 'stomach for it'
- "At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela," he added.
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- Trump doubts voters have ‘stomach’ for US taking over Iran oil fields
- “My preference has always been [to] take Kharg Island,” Trump told Fox & Friends Thursday morning.
- President Donald Trump said American voters don’t have the stomach to handle the United States taking over Kharg Island as the war with Iran continues with no peace deal in sight.
In a striking escalation of rhetoric, President Donald Trump threatened to seize Iran's Kharg Island, a crucial oil export hub, while simultaneously questioning whether the American public has the resolve for such military action.
Trump's comments, made during an appearance on Fox & Friends, included a promise to hit Iran 'very hard' and a comparison of the potential seizure of Iranian oil fields to U.S. actions in Venezuela, which he claimed have been beneficial.
However, he expressed doubt about whether Americans would support a military invasion, stating, 'I don’t know that America has the stomach for it, to be honest with you.' This ambivalence comes as the U.S. continues its military campaign against Iran, which has been ongoing since early March 2026, following coordinated strikes by the U.S. and Israel.
Trump's remarks reflect a significant shift in tone, as he previously indicated a strong preference for taking control of Iranian oil infrastructure. The backdrop of this situation is a war with Iran that has seen no peace deal in sight, raising questions about the feasibility and public support for further military engagement.
As tensions remain high, the implications of Trump's statements could influence both domestic opinion and international responses to the ongoing conflict.
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