US President Trump renews threat to seize Iran's Kharg Island, vows fresh strikes
via Egypt Today1 min read
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested Washington could seize Kharg Island, a key site for Iran's oil export infrastructure, further escalating tensions between the two nations. Speaking before talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Trump stated, "Maybe we'll take over Kharg Island. We may take over Kharg Island. There's not a thing they could do about it." He also threatened to launch another round of strikes against Iran tonight, following overnight strikes on dozens of Iranian targets. Trump accused Tehran of repeatedly violating the agreement between the two sides, saying, "We're gonna hit 'em hard tonight. They violate the agreement every day."
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Egyptair dispatched a dedicated charter flight, MS3009/10, to Atlanta, Georgia, to bring home the Egyptian national football team. The team achieved a historic performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaching the round of 16 for the first time in Egypt's fourth World Cup participation, where they were defeated by Argentina 3-4. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner departed Cairo International Airport on Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026, bound for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The return flight carrying the team is scheduled to arrive in Cairo on Friday, July 10, 2026. Egyptair celebrated the team's achievement with a ceremonial banner reading "You Honored Us" and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Egyptian sports through specialized travel logistics.
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