Israel Iran War · 30 March 2026

Trump Eyes Seizing Iran's Key Oil Export Island

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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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