First Published: June 11, 2026, 8:29 AM EDT

Trump warns US to strike Iran ‘very hard tonight,’ seize oil assets

Donald J.Trump posted on Truth Social on June 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM UTC, announced on Truth Social that the United States will strike Iran 'very hard tonight,' threatening to seize Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure to assume total control of its oi

Donald J.Trump posted on Truth Social on June 11, 2026 at 12:22 PM UTC, announced on Truth Social that the United States will strike Iran ‘very hard tonight,’ threatening to seize Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure to assume total control of its oil and gas markets.

Donald J.Trump stated the United States will “hit Iran very hard tonight” and eventually “assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets.” This aggressive rhetoric suggests a significant escalation in tensions and potential military action against Iran. The statement also references Venezuela, claiming a similar approach to its oil markets has been successful for both nations.