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Trump Says U.S. Could Target Iranian Oil Infrastructure and Seek Control of Key Energy Assets
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2026-06-11 15:03   Geopolitics   12

Trump Says U.S. Could Target Iranian Oil Infrastructure and Seek Control of Key Energy Assets

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According to the article, President Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social declaring that the United States would carry out military strikes against Iran and suggesting that the country could eventually take control of major Iranian oil facilities.

Trump claimed that Iran's naval, air, radar, anti-aircraft, and other defensive capabilities had largely been eliminated and stated that the United States would strike Iran 'very hard.' He further asserted that the U.S.could take control of Kharg Island and other strategic oil infrastructure locations, describing a future scenario in which the United States would assume control of Iran's oil and gas markets.Kharg Island is one of Iran's most important oil export hubs, making it a critical component of the country's energy sector.The article notes that while U.S.forces have targeted the island in past conflicts, experts are skeptical about the feasibility and legality of a full-scale invasion or seizure of the territory.Trump also referenced Venezuela, claiming that U.S.involvement in that country's oil sector had been beneficial, although the article states that there is little transparency available to independently verify those claims.

Additionally, the report mentions Trump's earlier assertion that he had secretly facilitated the movement of 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz despite ongoing disruptions there, a claim that analysts reportedly consider implausible.

Overall, the article focuses on Trump's public statements regarding Iran, potential military escalation, and the strategic importance of oil infrastructure in the region.

Full reading at Raw Story - Celebrating 20 Years of Independent Journalism

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