DUBAI: US President Donald Trump threatened additional strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub, declaring the US had "totally demolished" much of the facility. In an NBC interview, he said further attacks could follow, adding, "We may hit it a few more times just for fun."
Trump urged allied nations to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, calling for global cooperation to protect oil transit. The US has targeted over 90 military sites on Kharg, including missile storage and naval mine facilities.
Iran rejected ceasefire demands unless US and Israeli airstrikes stop. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared all US-related facilities in the region legitimate targets. Tehran launched nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones toward the UAE, disrupting operations at Fujairah, a key global refueling hub.
Oil markets reacted with volatility as supply disruptions persist. The UAE reported drone interceptions and fires from debris, while US citizens were advised to leave Iraq after a missile attack on its embassy in Baghdad.