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President Donald Trump said he has reversed plans to launch a massive attack on Iran Thursday night, mere hours after stating that he intended to invade Kharg Island, which handles most of Iran’s oil production.

Such an invasion would likely require a large force of ground troops, and under certain circumstances, could be viewed as a war crime.

On Thursday morning, Trump made two comments on invading Kharg Island — one on his Truth Social page, and another in a television interview.

“The United States will be hitting Iran (Whose Navy, Air Force, Radar, Anti Aircraft, and all other forms of Defense, together with most of its offensive capability, are GONE!), VERY HARD TONIGHT,” Trump wrote in his post, adding:

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At some point in the not too distant future, we will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets.

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In a phone interview with Fox News, Trump reiterated his plans to invade the island.

“My preference has always been — take Kharg Island … my preference would be that,” Trump said.

The president admitted that his plans could be unpopular among the public. “I don’t know that........

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