Kharg Island: Why Trump wants to seize tiny oil hub in Persian Gulf
The US is considering seizing Kharg Island, a strategic oil hub in the Persian Gulf, which could disrupt Iran's economy. The island handles 94% of Iran's oil exports, and taking it would give the US significant leverage over the country.
The US is considering a risky operation to seize Kharg Island, a small island in the Persian Gulf. The island is Iran's main oil exporting terminal, handling 94% of the country's oil exports. Seizing the island would give the US the ability to disrupt Iran's energy trade and put pressure on the economy. The US has sent thousands of soldiers to the Middle East, and President Trump has stated that he wants to 'take the oil in Iran'. However, analysts warn that an occupation of the island could expand and prolong the war. Iran has fortified the island with surface-to-air missiles and laid traps in the surrounding waters.
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