Trump Vows ‘More Powerful’ Strikes on Iran, Eyes Control of Kharg Island

The president signaled that U.S. military operations will intensify with fresh strikes expected that very night, while floating a bold long-term plan to seize control of the regime’s critical oil infrastructure.

In the wide-ranging interview, Trump painted a picture of a “decimated” Iranian regime that has lost much of its offensive capability.

The president, speaking hours after recent U.S. airstrikes, made clear his administration remains committed to ending the threat from Tehran without turning the operation into an endless quagmire.

He also blasted “crooked” media coverage that downplays American successes and exaggerates difficulties

“The United States will be hitting Iran very hard tonight at some point in the not too distant future,” Trump stated directly.

It will be bigger — bigger, more powerful.”

Trump detailed the damage already inflicted on Iranian forces following the downing of a U.S. Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz.