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June 11, 2026
Trump Softens Stance on Military Action to Seize Iran's Kharg Island
- President Trump initially vowed to take control of Kharg Island but later expressed doubts about U.S. public support for military action and indicated a preference for negotiations.
- Pentagon officials have reportedly prepared for potential ground deployments, but specific plans have not been confirmed by the White House.
- Iran has reinforced defenses on Kharg Island, including deploying additional military personnel and air defenses in anticipation of possible U.S. operations.
9 Sources
- Trump says US will hit Iran again and 'will be taking Kharg Island'Jun 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM · The Hill
- Trump says U.S. will seize Iran's Kharg Island and other 'oil infrastructure points'Jun 11, 2026 at 12:37 PM · CNBC
- Trump threatens to seize Kharg island as U.S. strikes continueJun 11, 2026 at 12:40 PM · Axios
- Trump tells Fox News he'd like to take Iran's Kharg IslandJun 11, 2026 at 1:01 PM · Reuters
- Trump says he’ll hit Iran ‘very hard tonight’ but not sure US has ‘appetite’ for warJun 11, 2026 at 1:34 PM · Independent
- Trump again has a key Iranian oil hub in his sights. Here’s what we know about Kharg IslandJun 11, 2026 at 2:14 PM · CNN
- Graham: Taking Kharg Island would be 'ultimate game changer'Jun 11, 2026 at 4:32 PM · The Hill
- Why Kharg Island is central to Trump's escalating Iran threatsJun 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM · Axios
- Kharg Island: Why does the US have it in its sights?Jun 11, 2026 at 6:29 PM · BBC