1. Considering Occupying or Blockading Kharg Island – According to Axios, the Trump administration is considering occupying or blocking Iran's Kharg Island to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
2. Defending the Strait of Hormuz for Others – US President Trump: We are defending the Strait of Hormuz for others. Japan and Europe obtain oil through the Strait of Hormuz.
3. Believing Oil Price Increases Are Not as Severe as Expected – US President Trump: I thought oil price increases would be much more severe. I told Israel not to attack oil and gas fields.
4. Claiming "We Can Take Kharg Island Anytime" – US President Trump: We can take Kharg Island anytime. The US is making progress on the Iran issue. The "adventure" in Iran will soon be over.
5. Re-criticizing Powell – US President Trump: Federal Reserve Chairman Powell should cut interest rates. Powell is a stubborn, incompetent, and unintelligent person.
6. On Military Spending and Weapon Supply – US President Trump: We are very cautious on the issue of military spending. We have unlimited weapons supplies.
7. Trump Meets with Sanae Takaichi, Requests Japan's Support in the Iran War
—US President Donald Trump met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House on the 19th. The two discussed numerous issues including trade, energy, and Japan's support for US military action against Iran. Trump expressed satisfaction with Japan's support for the US in the Iran war.
