Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated the U.S. will launch “very hard” strikes against Iran. He further announced plans for the U.S. to occupy the Iranian island of Charg and seize control of Iran’s oil infrastructure. Trump indicated the U.S. intends to assume full control over Iranian oil and natural gas resources. He cited the situation in Venezuela as a successful model for this approach, claiming benefits for both countries. The announcement signals a potential escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran. No timeframe beyond “the near future” was provided for these actions. The claims were made without detailing specific justifications or potential international repercussions.