Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:40pm on 11 Jun 2026,Thursday International
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran on June 11 by threatening major new military strikes and suggesting the United States could take control of Kharg Island, Iran’s most important oil export terminal. The remarks came amid renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities despite ongoing indirect peace negotiations. Trump accused Tehran of delaying a settlement and demanded concessions on its nuclear program and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials condemned the threats, while analysts warned that any attempt to seize critical energy infrastructure could destabilize global oil markets and further jeopardize an already fragile ceasefire.
