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Donald Trump: At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure points, and…

On the recordJune 11, 2026
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.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump's comments on controlling Iran's oil markets.

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