Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub if no deal reached

President Trump threatened Monday to destroy Iran's Kharg Island oil export facility and other critical infrastructure unless Tehran agrees to a deal ending the US-Israeli war, marking a sharp escalation in rhetoric toward Iran. The ultimatum centers on pressuring Iran to accept terms that would resolve the broader regional conflict, which has destabilized the Middle East since October 2023. The threat has roiled global energy markets, as Kharg Island handles a significant portion of Iran's oil exports and any disruption could spike crude prices worldwide. Iran has signaled it may retaliate and is moving to increase control over the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which roughly one-third of globally traded oil passes. The escalation underscores the heightened stakes as the Trump administration pursues its diplomatic and military objectives in the region.