Trump's nightmare unfolds: Iran reports Kharg island explosions as IRGC vows revenge beyond borders

Iranian media reported multiple explosions on Kharg Island on April 7, signaling another dangerous escalation just hours before President Donald Trump’s deadline to Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Iranian officials said a bridge on communication lines west of Qom was hit by what they described as American and Israeli projectiles, while separate local warnings led to train cancellations from Mashhad after threats against rail infrastructure. Iranian and allied reporting also carried fresh IRGC warnings that any U.S. attack could trigger retaliation extending beyond the region and threaten energy infrastructure in a way that could deprive the U.S. and its partners of oil and gas resources for years.