Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that the United States would strike Iran 'VERY HARD, TONIGHT' and seize Kharg Island, which handles approximately 90 percent of Iran's oil exports. He separately told Fox News a preference for avoiding strikes on Iranian bridges, power plants, and other civilian infrastructure while indicating intent to assume control of Iran's oil and gas markets. Reports from The Guardian, Deutsche Welle, and Times of India document these statements amid prior exchanges of strikes between Iran and the United States.