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[Mossad Commentary @MOSSADil]

The threat is real. Iranian regime learned that last night.

[zerohedge @zerohedge]

Iran Is 'Finished': Trump Vows 'Bigger, More Powerful' Bombing Tonight After Tehran Declared Ceasefire 'Meaningless' https://t.co/fVNCyMpZqe

[CBS News @CBSNews]

President Trump says the U.S. will hit Iran with "bigger" strikes as he renews a threat to its Kharg Island. https://t.co/llLGUNG7mp

[*Walter Bloomberg @DeItaone]

IRAN FORTIFIES KHARG ISLAND AMID US THREAT

Iran has spent months strengthening defenses on Kharg Island in anticipation of a possible US operation, CNN reports. Measures include deploying additional troops, air defenses, MANPADS, and laying anti-personnel and anti-armor mines, including along potential landing zones. The island, which handles around 90% of Iran’s crude exports, is seen as a critical economic asset. US officials warn any assault would carry high risks and potential heavy casualties.
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[First Squawk @FirstSquawk]

Iran has been preparing for months for a US operation to take control of Kharg Island, which President Donald Trump threatened to attack on Thursday- CNN

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

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[Lindsey Graham @LindseyGrahamSC]

If there is no deal soon Mr. President, you are right to put on the table the taking of Kharg Island.

I very much appreciate @POTUS and his team going the extra mile to obtain a diplomatic solution to the Iranian conflict.

It is apparent to me that the regime is not a reliable partner in these negotiations and that at every turn they create provocation believing it gives them more leverage.

President Trump’s announcement today that it may be time to take Kharg Island is welcome news and would be the ultimate game changer. The combination of continuing to force the Strait open and at the same time controlling Kharg Island’s operations by force or blockade would be the most consequential move President Trump could make, regaining the dominance and leverage America needs to end this conflict on favorable terms.

Time is of essence.

[Faytuks Network @FaytuksNetwork]

Trump says the U.S. is talking to Iran - Fox News

[Fox News @FoxNews]

BREAKING: U.S. forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman overnight after it allegedly violated the naval blockade against Iran.

CENTCOM says the Guinea-Bissau flagged tanker M/T Jalveer was attempting to transport Iranian oil through the Gulf of Oman when U.S. aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the ship’s engine room after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with instructions.

The action follows similar operations against two other tankers earlier this week as the U.S. ramps up enforcement of the blockade.

[Barak Ravid @BarakRavid]

🚨🚨🚨Trump on Truth Social: The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT. At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United States of America. Thank you for your attention to this matter!

[Al Jazeera Breaking News @AJENews]

BREAKING: US President Donald Trump has said the US will be hitting Iran “very hard” tonight, Reuters reports.

🔴 More on https://t.co/5H0QqpfIYw

[*Walter Bloomberg @DeItaone]

Donald Trump said the United States will hit Iran “very hard” again and warned of potential moves against Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure, claiming Iran’s defenses are largely destroyed. He signaled possible expanded control over regional oil and gas markets, citing Venezuela as a precedent. The post comes amid ongoing strikes and heightened US–Iran military escalation in the Middle East.

[Conflict Radar @Conflict_Radar]

BREAKING: President Trump:

The United States will be hitting Iran [...] VERY HARD TONIGHT.

At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island..."

[First Squawk @FirstSquawk]

The IRGC claims it launched 12 ballistic missiles at U.S. aircraft stationed at Jordan’s Al-Azraq Air Base, according to its statement.

[First Squawk @FirstSquawk]

Iranian media claims the Iranian army launched drones in an attack targeting the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

[Jennifer Griffin @JenGriffinFNC]

US military strikes targeting Iran are ongoing: US official to Fox.

[Faytuks Network @FaytuksNetwork]

Trump tells Fox News he is “close” to ordering new U.S. strikes on power plants and bridges in Iran

[Fox News @FoxNews]

BREAKING: The U.S. has begun launching another round of airstrikes against Iran.

[Reuters @Reuters]

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said U.S. forces would ​carry out orders from President Donald Trump and hit Iran hard by bombing 'key facilities' https://t.co/6xUuYnrNHo