Trump Weighs Seizing Iran's Critical Oil Hub, Kharg Island
Trump eyes seizure of key Iranian oil island – Axios
Summary
According to Axios, President Trump is considering seizing Kharg Island, Iran's most critical oil export hub, which handles the vast majority of the country's crude shipments. US forces have already reportedly conducted strikes on military targets on the island. Such a move would represent a dramatic escalation of the US-Israel military campaign against Iran and could severely disrupt global oil markets.
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US forces previously reported strikes on military targets on Kharg Island, which handles most of Iran’s oil exports Read Full Article at RT.com
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