Trump threatens to seize Iranian oil and destroy energy sites

President Donald Trump has threatened to seize Iran's oil and destroy its energy infrastructure if diplomatic talks fail. He specifically mentioned taking oil from the Kharg Island export hub and targeting oil wells and desalination plants.

Trump claimed Iran had already given the U.S. 20 boatloads of oil 'out of a sign of respect,' framing it as a concession to American demands. Following his comments, U.S. crude oil prices briefly rose above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.