Afghanistan, March 15 -- US President Donald Trump has warned of further military strikes against Iran's key oil export hub, Kharg Island, while urging American allies to deploy warships to help secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking to NBC News, Trump said additional attacks were possible. "We might hit it a few more times just for fun," he remarked, signaling a sharp escalation in rhetoric toward Tehran. The comments came despite earlier statements from Washington that US forces were targeting only military facilities on the island.

Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Tehran appears open to negotiating an end to the conflict. Trump, however, said the conditions for a deal were "not good enough yet," suggesting the United States is...