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Skip next section Trump 'would rather not' hit Iran's civilian infrastructure as he threatens 'more bombing' 06/11/2026 June 11, 2026 Trump 'would rather not' hit
Skip next section Trump 'would rather not' hit Iran's civilian infrastructure as he threatens 'more bombing' 06/11/2026 June 11, 2026 Trump 'would rather not' hit Iran's civilian infrastructure as he threatens 'more bombing' Trump said the US will soon take over Iran's oil and gas, 'much like we have with Venezuela' Image: Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo/picture alliance US President Donald Trump has told broadcaster Fox News that he would prefer not to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure, after he had vowed to hit Iran "very hard." In an interview with the Fox & Friends program, the president was asked if the US would attack Iranian power plants and bridges.
"Yeah, but I'd rather not do it, because once you do that, the people suffer," Trump said. The US struck a steel plant and a bridge in early April. Deliberately targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is a war crime, according to the International Criminal Court. During the same interview, Trump warned there would be "more bombing" on Thursday night. "It will be bigger — bigger, more powerful," he said.
Despite the threats of fully resuming its bombing campaign, Trump said negotiations with Iran were ongoing. He also said he wants to take over Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal. "We are talking
to them and all, but you know, look, my preference has always been — take Kharg Island... my preference would be that. I don't know that America has the stomach for it," he said.
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