U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a new round of military strikes against Iran and suggested the United States could eventually seize control of critical Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, as tensions between Washington and Tehran continued to escalate.

In a post published on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed Iran's military capabilities had been largely destroyed and vowed that the United States would strike the country "very hard" overnight.

"The United States will be hitting Iran very hard tonight," Trump wrote, adding that Iran's navy, air force, radar systems, air defenses and much of its offensive military capability were "gone."

Trump Signals Further Military Escalation

The remarks came as hostilities between the United States and Iran continued to intensify following days of reciprocal military action.

Trump did not provide operational details regarding the threatened strikes, but his comments suggested additional U.S. military action could be imminent.

The president's statement marked one of his strongest warnings since the conflict escalated, signaling that Washington may be prepared to expand both the scale and scope of its military campaign.

Threats Against Iranian Oil Infrastructure

Beyond military operations, Trump also indicated that the United States could target Iran's energy sector more directly.

He stated that Washington would eventually "take" Kharg Island and other oil-related facilities and assume control over Iranian oil and gas markets.

“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,” Trump wrote.

The White House did not immediately provide further clarification on whether the comments reflected official U.S. policy or a specific military objective.

Kharg Island's Strategic Importance

Kharg Island is Iran's principal oil export terminal and serves as the country's most important crude export hub.

The island plays a critical role in Iran's energy sector, handling a substantial share of the country's oil exports and serving as a key component of regional energy supply chains.

Any military action involving Kharg Island would likely draw significant attention from global energy markets due to its strategic importance to international oil flows.

Uncertainty Over U.S. Objectives

Trump's comments appeared to go beyond previous statements focused on military deterrence, introducing the prospect of direct U.S. control over Iranian energy infrastructure and markets.

The statement did not specify how such objectives would be achieved or under what legal or diplomatic framework they would occur.

Iranian authorities had not immediately responded to the president's remarks.

Regional and Market Implications

The comments come amid heightened tensions across the Persian Gulf and growing concerns about the potential impact of the conflict on global energy supplies.

Analysts have closely monitored developments involving strategic energy infrastructure and shipping routes, particularly those linked to the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world's oil exports transit.

Trump's latest remarks are likely to intensify scrutiny of U.S. intentions in the region and raise fresh questions about the future trajectory of the conflict.