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Trump backs off plan to strike Iran after saying he wants to 'take' Kharg Island
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June 11, 2026
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2:19Now PlayingPresident Trump first threatened big strikes on Iran before backing off and saying the two sides are close to a deal, as he also expressed an interest in the U.S. taking Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil hub.
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