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How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island

How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island

Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

March 30, 2026 at 02:54 PM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"Our country's forces would 'rain down fire' on any invading US forces."

— Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf , Politician

"To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran, but some stupid people back in the U.S. say, ‘Why are you doing that?’ But they’re stupid people."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"I don’t think they have any defense. We could take it very easily."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"a deal to end the war could be made fairly quickly."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"not afraid to carry out threats against Iranian energy sites if they fail."

— Karoline Leavitt , Politician

"Iranian officials are appearing more reasonable than former regime leaders."

— Karoline Leavitt , Politician

"The United States of America is in serious discussions with A NEW, AND MORE REASONABLE, REGIME to end our Military Operations in Iran."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"To be honest with you, my favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran but some stupid people back in the US say: ‘why are you doing that?’ But they’re stupid people."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don’t. We have a lot of options."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"We’ve had regime change, if you look already, because the one regime was decimated, destroyed. They’re all dead."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"not agreeing on a peace deal and reopening the Hormuz Strait would have devastating consequences."

— Donald Trump , Politician

"the US attacks on its power plants would be met with reciprocal attacks on vital energy infrastructure."

— M.B. Ghalibaf , Politician

"Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal."

— Donald Trump , Politician

All Coverage

How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island
BBC Newsvia rss 1 quote 1 person

Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

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Axiosvia ai

President Trump warned of severe consequences, including the destruction of Iran's power, energy, and water infrastructure, if a resolution isn't reached regarding the conflict and the reopening of the Hormuz Strait.

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Trump, 79, Rants About 'Stupid People' Questioning His Major War Escalation
Daily Beastvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

President Trump expressed frustration over domestic criticism of his plan to seize Iran’s oil, particularly targeting Kharg Island, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached 'shortly'
Associated Pressvia ai 3 quotes 2 persons

President Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran, threatening the destruction of critical infrastructure, including power plants and oil facilities, unless a peace deal is reached promptly.

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Trump Issues Crazed New War Threat in Time to Boost Markets
Daily Beastvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Former President Trump issued a renewed threat against Iran, warning of potential strikes on Iran’s power infrastructure, oil wells, Kharg Island, and possibly desalinization plants, coinciding with U.S. market opening.

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Axiosvia ai

An examination of six Iranian islands, including Kharg Island, and their strategic importance amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, as President Trump considers escalating military actions to deliver a "final blow" in the war.

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ITV Newsvia ai

An analysis of the potential U.S. military operation to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil hub, and the possible implications for both the U.S. and Iran.

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'My favourite thing is to take Iran's oil': Trump suggests US could seize Kharg Island
The Weekvia ai 3 quotes 1 person

President Trump raised the possibility of American forces seizing Iran's Kharg Island, the country’s main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

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Donald Trump mulls 'blowing up' Kharg Island in fiercest ultimatum yet over Iran peace deal, Hormuz Strait reopening
The Weekvia ai 2 quotes 2 persons

President Trump warned that not agreeing on a peace deal and reopening the Hormuz Strait would have devastating consequences, including the destruction of Kharg Island.

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Trump Says He Wants Iran’s Oil, Hints at Seizing Kharg Island; Tehran Warns of ‘Merciless Retaliation’ if Red Line Is Crossed
First-Class Business Newspaper Financial Newsvia ai 1 quote 1 person

President Trump hinted at seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal, while Tehran warned of severe retaliation if U.S. forces cross the red line by targeting the island.

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