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Trump threatens to blow Kharg Island ‘to smithereens’ as U.S. and Iran trade fresh strikes in the Gulf, driving up the price of oil
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President Donald Trump warned he would destroy Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil hub, amid renewed U.S. and Iranian strikes in the Gulf. The escalating conflict pushed crude prices higher, raising concerns for global energy markets. The statement came as both sides exchanged fresh attacks, heightening regional tensions.
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It could disrupt global oil supplies and drive up energy costs worldwide.
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