Trump Threatens Seizure of Kharg Island and Destruction of Iran's Power, Water Infrastructure

US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to seize Iran's Kharg Island, indicating that an attack on Iran could be substantial. Speaking on the sidelines of a NATO summit in Ankara, Trump stated that power and water stations in Iran might be destroyed if necessary, though he expressed a reluctance to do so. He added that 28 Iranian boats were destroyed the previous night, with more potentially targeted later. Trump described Iranian leaders as "crazy people," asserting they "should have been eliminated 47 years ago." He also mentioned that his "war secretary," Hegseth, was impressed by the idea of killing Iranian leaders during the funeral of the former Supreme Leader.