He promised to stop endless wars. Now he wants to seize Iran's oil.
President Trump says the US will strike Iran tonight and take over its main oil markets using a plan based on Venezuela.
Families go to sleep hoping for peace, only to wake up to threats of a new war. Now, the US government says it is ready to take another nation's entire oil supply.
WHAT HAPPENED
The State Department shared an image of a new statement by President Trump. He said the United States will strike Iran "very hard" tonight.
Trump claims that Iran's navy, air force, and radar systems are already gone. He says their air defenses and other weapons do not exist anymore.
The plan does not stop with airstrikes. Trump wants to take Kharg Island and other oil sites to control Iran's oil and gas.
WHAT THE EVIDENCE SHOWS
Trump announced a plan to strike Iran "very hard" tonight.
- The US claims Iran's navy, air force, and radar are already gone.
- The US plans to seize Kharg Island, a key oil hub.
- The goal is total control of Iran's oil and gas markets.
- Trump cited the US actions in Venezuela as a successful model.
THE BIGGER QUESTION
Why is the US openly talking about taking another country's resources? For years, leaders said military action was about safety, not profit. This shift changes how the world views American power.
If the US can simply take oil fields it wants, what stops other powerful nations from doing the same to their neighbors?
THE OTHER SIDE
Supporters say this bold move will stop a hostile government from funding terror. They believe controlling the oil will force Iran to stop its threats and keep the world safer. However, there is no public proof yet that the Venezuela model brought lasting peace or help to regular citizens there.
WHAT HAPPENS NOW
A conflict like this could quickly drive up gas prices for everyday drivers at home. It also puts American soldiers in harm's way in a very volatile region.
People living in Iran face immediate danger as airstrikes begin.
WHAT WE STILL DON'T KNOW
Is Iran's military actually destroyed, or is this claim part of a mind game?
- How will other major world powers like Russia or China react if the US takes the oil?
- Will this action lead to a long-term war that costs more lives and money?
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Published: Jun 11, 2026. No major post-publication update has been logged.
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