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Trump hints at seizing Iran's Kharg Island, strategic oil hub
US President Donald Trump suggested the US might seize Iran's strategic oil hub, Kharg Island, to gain leverage against Iran.
Trump mentions potential seizure of Kharg Island
US President Donald Trump told the Financial Times that the US might take Iran’s strategic oil hub, Kharg Island. This move is interpreted as a way to gain leverage in negotiations with Iran. Kharg Island is a crucial area where Iran’s main oil export terminal is located.
Risk of prolonged war and Trump's strategy
While President Trump aims to end the war with Iran, seizing Kharg Island risks prolonging the conflict. Nevertheless, he appears to be considering Kharg Island as a strategic card to gain an upper hand in negotiations with Iran. This action is seen as an acknowledgment of Kharg Island's importance, given its potential to inflict a devastating blow on the Iranian economy.
*Source: YouTube: DW News (2026-03-30)*
