Trump promises to strike Iran ‘hard’ for second straight night, threatens Kharg Island takeover

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1. New York Post

   Trump promises he’ll hit Iran ‘hard’ for second straight night, threatens Kharg Island takeover after calling off deal with Tehran ‘scum’ ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Jul 8, 2026

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   President Trump threatened to “take over Kharg Island” as tensions with Iran reignite — saying there was “not a thing” Tehran can do to stop it.

2. Washington Examiner

   Trump says US attacked Kharg Island and threatens takeover ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Jul 8, 2026

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   President Donald Trump announced that the United States attacked Iran‘s Kharg Island overnight in retaliation against Tehran‘s attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. He also threatened that the U.S. could capture Kharg Island after claiming the 60-day ceasefire was over.

3. End Time Headlines

   Trump promises to strike Iran ‘hard’ for second straight night, threatens Kharg Island takeover ↗ (opens End Time Headlines)

   Published Jul 8, 2026

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   President Donald Trump has signaled a renewed escalation against Iran, promising intense U.S. military action for a second consecutive night while issuing stark warnings about seizing control of the Islamic Republic’s critical oil infrastructure.

4. Al Jazeera

   Trump says US ‘may take over Kharg Island’: Here’s what you need to know ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Jul 8, 2026

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   Kharg Island, pivotal to Iran's oil exports, becomes focal point as Trump renews threats amid rising Gulf tensions.