President Donald Trump flipped out during a Fox News interview on Friday after host Brian Kilmeade asked him about the possibility of attacking Iran’s Kharg Island — which he then did hours after the interview aired.
During the interview, which was filmed on Thursday and aired on Friday, Trump was asked about comments he made in the 1980s to a British newspaper regarding Kharg Island, and what he would do as president if Iran attacked U.S. assets.
“Now, here in 2026, you are president, are you thinking about taking Kharg Island, where 90% of the Iranian oil goes through,’ Kilmeade said. “Do you remember that interview and that school of thought?”
In response, Trump did not hold back.
“Brian, I can’t answer a question like that, and you shouldn’t be even asking it,” Trump said. “It’s one of so many different things; It’s not high on the list, but it’s one of so many different things, and I can change my mind in seconds. But you know, for you to ask a question, who would answer a question like that?”
“I mean, you’re asking me a question. Kharg Island. OK. Who would ask a question like that? And what fool would answer it?” Trump continued. “Let’s say I was gonna do it, or let’s say I wasn’t gonna do it. Why would I tell you, ‘Oh, yes, Brian. I’m thinking about doing it, let me know what time and when it will take place.’ It’s sort of a foolish question.”
Trump announced via social media on Friday evening that the U.S. had, in fact, carried out strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island.
“Moments ago, at my direction, the United States Central Command executed one of the most powerful bombing raids in the History of the Middle East, and totally obliterated every MILITARY target in Iran’s crown jewel, Kharg Island,” Trump wrote.
He added that the strikes had not targeted oil infrastructure on the island, but said, “should Iran, or anyone else, do anything to interfere with the Free and Safe Passage of Ships through the Strait of Hormuz, I will immediately reconsider this decision.”
