In a new interview, however, the president claimed the island had been “demolished”, and even suggested more strikes could follow. In a new interview, however, the president claimed the island had been “demolished”, and even suggested more strikes could follow. Share14h ago 23.23 GMT President Trump also told NBC News he is hearing that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, may not be alive. Iran claims the US had used “ports, docks and hideouts” in the UAE to launch strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island. Trump renewed his call for other nations to help secure the strait of Hormuz and said the US will coordinate with them amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Source: The Guardian March 14, 2026 20:37 UTC