Israel Iran War · 30 March 2026

Trump Eyes Seizing Iran's Key Oil Export Island

Donald Trump told the Financial Times that his preference is to "take the oil in Iran," and he has not ruled out seizing Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iran's oil exports. The remarks come as 3,500 US troops have arrived in the region, while indirect peace talks between Washington and Tehran continue through Pakistani intermediaries.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 March 2026 at 4:45

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