President Donald Trump on Thursday morning said the U.S. will be striking Iran "very hard" and "will be taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points" as it looks to end the Middle East conflict.

In a Truth Social post, Trump declared that Iran's military capabilities have been largely destroyed and warned that additional U.S. military action is imminent.

"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.

Trump also outlined an aggressive economic strategy aimed at depriving Tehran of energy revenues that have long funded the regime and its military operations.

"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," Trump said.

Kharg Island is Iran's primary oil-export terminal and historically has handled the vast majority of the country's crude exports.

Energy analysts have long viewed the facility as critical to Tehran's ability to generate hard-currency revenue.

The president compared the strategy to his administration's approach toward Venezuela.

"We will ... assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets, much like we have with Venezuela, which is working out brilliantly for both Venezuela and the United States of America," Trump wrote.

Trump's comments came as U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged strikes for a second consecutive day, further escalating tensions in the region.

The latest American attacks targeted Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communications systems, and air-defense sites.

Iran claimed it responded by firing missiles toward countries that host U.S. military installations, including Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan.

Regional governments reported interceptions and limited damage, though officials said casualties were minimal.

The latest escalation follows weeks of tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear program and Tehran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy chokepoints.

The United States has maintained a naval blockade against Iranian ports while seeking to keep commercial shipping moving through the region.

Negotiations between Washington and Tehran also remain stalled.

The Trump administration has insisted that Iran permanently abandon any path to a nuclear weapon, while Iranian leaders continue demanding sanctions relief and the release of frozen assets.

Trump's latest warning suggests the White House believes military and economic pressure are producing results.

By targeting both Iran's military capabilities and its energy infrastructure, the administration appears intent on forcing Tehran to choose between continued confrontation and accepting U.S. terms for a broader settlement.

"Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump concluded in his post.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.