'US could take the oil in Iran': Trump signals seizure of Kharg Island export hub
US President Donald Trump has indicated that Washington could seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, as the US ramps up its military presence in the Middle East. The move could lead to higher US casualties and prolong the conflict, but Trump believes it would give the US control over Iran's oil sector.
The US is considering seizing Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub. This move is part of the US's increased military presence in the Middle East. The US has already deployed thousands of troops to the region. Trump believes taking the island would be easy, despite the risks. The conflict has driven up global oil prices, with Brent crude reaching $116 per barrel. The US and Iran are in indirect negotiations, with a deadline set for April 6.
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