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The Latest Breaking News from Kharg Island

Oil, strait of Hormuz and empty threats: a timeline of Trump’s flip-flopping on the Iran war

In the fifth week of the war, Trump continues contradicting himself on its objectives and how Americans are affected

The Guardian - US

‘Fossil-fuel imperialism’: Trump’s hankering for Iranian oil runs deep

Experts say the US believes it is entitled to resources it desires – a perspective president has supported for decades

The Guardian - US

From location to logistics: Challenges to Donald Trump’s Kharg Island ‘seize’ threat

US President Donald Trump’s suggestion that Washington could seize Iran’s key oil hub, Kharg Island, has raised concerns around strategic, military and economic risks of such a move. While the island is central to Iran’s energy exports, experts warn that any attempt to capture or disable it could escalate the…

The Times of India

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Peace talks with Iran ongoing and progressing well, White House says

The comments come on the same day that President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island and other oil wells and power plants if it does not agree to a deal to end the war soon.

Euronews

Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’

Oil prices on course for record monthly rise amid risk of further escalation and mixed messaging from US

The Guardian - UK

Open for Business or Obliterated: Donald Trump Issues Final Ultimatum to Iran

President Trump ramps up pressure on Iran with threats to destroy key oil infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, as mediators scramble amid soaring global oil prices. Regional pleas for peace highlight the high stakes in this volatile showdown.

International Business Times UK

FTSE 100 up as latest peace talk claims weighed

Financial analysts said markets remain nervous amid comments from Donald Trump about seizing Iranian oil and the country’s Kharg Island export hub.

Evening Standard

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Iran Earns Nearly Double From Oil During War As Strikes Fail To Halt Energy Exports And Global Prices Rise

Despite military strikes, Iran's oil exports have surged, doubling its daily revenue as global crude prices rise.

International Business Times UK

Trump’s new ultimatum to Iran: Make a deal soon or we’ll obliterate Kharg Island

US leader said he would ‘conclude our lovely stay in Iran’ by blowing up all of the country’s energy facilities

The Independent UK

How could US forces seize Kharg Island and why is it so risky?

Kharg Island, which hosts Iran's main oil export terminal, has emerged as a key focus in the month-long conflict involving the United States and Israel. Strikes on Kharg's oil infrastructure or a ground invasion would severely curb Iran's oil exports, a crucial revenue source, and could lead to significant regional…

The Independent UK

Starmer hosts business chiefs as Trump ratchets up threats to Iran’s oil

US president Donald Trump has threatened to wipe out Iran’s oil infrastructure unless a deal is done to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's Kharg island oil hub if no deal reached 'shortly'

About 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports leave the country via the small island in the Persian Gulf's north, much of it destined for China and other Asian markets.

Euronews

Trump wants to take Iran’s oil and thinks seizing Kharg Island would be easy, but the military warns a quagmire beckons

Trump’s dream scenario could lead to a bloodbath

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US will ‘obliterate’ Kharg Island if peace deal not reached, Trump warns Iran

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks

Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Trump says regime’s export hub on Kharg Island could be taken ‘very easily’. Plus, how Americans can rebuild their country’s once robust peace movement

International Business Times UK

Is Donald Trump's Hand Injury Linked To Medical Infusions? POTUS Claims He Could Live To 200

Speculation intensifies over Donald Trump's health rumours following visible hand bruising at a White House ceremony. The President dismissed concerns with bold Ronny Jackson 200 years claims. Experts weigh in on the 'medical infusions' theory amidst the Kharg Island Iran strike backdrop.

The Independent UK

Trump mulls seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal even as talks show progress

U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks

Evening Standard

Sir Mo Farah presses ahead with move from London to Qatar - despite war in Middle East

Sir Mo and his wife Tania have changed their residency status in the firm One Mo Mile Limited

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The Independent UK

Iran war briefing: Trump says he could ‘easily’ seize Kharg Island amid oil price jump

Donald Trump has said America could “very easily’ seize Kharg Island - Iran’s main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf. It came as oil prices were set ‌for a record monthly rise; Brent crude futures jumped $3.09, or 2.74 per cent, to $115.66 a barrel on Friday. On Saturday, Yemen's…

The Guardian - UK

Brent crude rises after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and Yemeni Houthis launch second attack on Israel – as it happened

Brent crude on track for record monthly increase; aluminium prices hit four-year highs after Iranian attacks on Middle East smelters

Evening Standard

Trump talks up 'ending' Iran war as oil price jumps and stocks fall after more US troops sent to Middle East

The US president appears to be seeking an off-ramp to end the conflict while escalating his threats

The Independent UK

Trump says US forces could ‘very easily’ take Kharg Island from Iran

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Euronews

European markets mixed as Iran tensions push oil prices higher

Brent crude has jumped more than 50% since the Iran conflict began, as Asian markets fall and European stocks follow suit.

The Times of India

Where are US troops in Middle East headed next? Iran's uranium in focus as Trump weighs ways to end war

The US is expanding its military presence in the Middle East with hundreds of additional troops, including special forces, to bolster options amid escalating tensions with Iran. These forces are being positioned to potentially secure the Strait of Hormuz, seize Kharg Island, or target nuclear sites, reflecting a broader posture…

The Guardian - AU

Oil set for record monthly gain – as it happened

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