The United States launched a second consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran on Wednesday, targeting military surveillance, communication, and air defense systems near Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump vowed to “hit Iran very hard” again and warned of imminent seizure of Kharg Island, a vital oil hub.

The Pentagon confirmed 49 Tomahawk missiles were fired in the overnight strikes, which followed Iran’s retaliatory attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain. Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely closed until further notice,” a move that risks choking global oil supplies and escalating tensions to their highest level since the April ceasefire began to unravel. India’s shipping minister confirmed three Indian nationals were killed when a U.S. strike disabled a Palau-flagged oil tanker attempting to breach the blockade, marking the first known fatalities from Washington’s enforcement of the maritime restriction.

Trump took to Truth Social to declare Iran’s navy, air force, and air defenses “GONE,” and announced that the U.S. would soon take control of Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure, asserting that Washington would “assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela.” The threats came as U.S. and Iranian delegations continued to insist negotiations were ongoing despite the escalation. A source close to Iran’s negotiation team told Fars News Agency that claims of new talks were “false,” and that Tehran remained firm on its red lines, attributing the U.S. military pressure to Iran’s resistance to “unreasonable American demands.”

The Kremlin called for restraint, while China urged both sides to “immediately cease military operations and return to dialogue.” The European Union’s foreign policy chief warned that the Strait of Hormuz closure could “paralyze global trade,” with Italian President Sergio Mattarella echoing concerns over the potential economic fallout. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it had struck 18 targets across U.S. bases in the region, though the Pentagon denied any significant damage to American assets.

Analysts warn the latest strikes risk a dangerous miscalculation, with the Independent noting that the chances of a catastrophic escalation are rising. The U.S. insists its actions are part of a “diplomatic act,” but Tehran has dismissed the April ceasefire as “practically meaningless,” leaving the fragile truce in tatters. As the region braces for further strikes, the world watches whether Washington’s show of force will force Iran to the negotiating table—or push the Middle East closer to all-out war.

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#BREAKING 🇺🇸❌🇮🇷- Donald Trump says the U.S. will take Irans Kharg Island and other oil infrastructure soon, as well as "hitting them very hard again tonight": 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! President DONALD J. TRUMP

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⚡️ 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!

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