Did Iran Capitulate After Trump's Threat To Take Kharg Island?

The Pentagon has been developing plans for months.

Jonathan Sweet and Mark Toth

Jun 11, 2026

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The Persian Gulf island is crucial to Iran’s oil industry. Photo: Tasnim News Agency

President Trump posted on Truth Social today, “At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg…

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Jonathan Sweet

Retired Army Intelligence Officer. Freelance Author, Contributor and Columnist for The Hill, New York Post, Kyiv Post and FOX News. Providing a Warfighter's Perspective and Insight into current events that impact National Security.

A guest post by

Mark Toth

Mark writes on national security & foreign policy. His work has appeared in The Hill, New York Post, Daily Mail, Washington Examiner, the Kyiv Post and is syndicated in dozens of publications. Mark also frequently commentates on TVP World.