US President Donald Trump has threatened further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub and urged allies to send warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran vowed to step up its response and the war showed no ⁠sign of coming to an end.

The US president has indicated the possibility of further US military action against oil hub Iran’s Kharg Island, emphasising that while Iran signals readiness for talks, current terms remain unsatisfactory.

As the Gulf war intensifies, Kharg Island has emerged as a high-stakes flashpoint, with US President Donald Trump reportedly weighing options to strike Iran's oil hub — a move that could cripple Iran’s economy but also send shockwaves through global energy markets.