Trump Eyes Seizure of Iran's Kharg Oil Island
March 30, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via AsiaOne

President Trump signals readiness to seize Iran's Kharg Island, the key oil export hub handling 90% of Tehran's crude, to force open the Strait of Hormuz and end the month-long conflict on America's terms. In a Financial Times interview, Trump states his preference to "take the oil in Iran," dismissing Iranian defenses as weak and noting U.S. forces could capture it easily, though it would require a sustained presence. Read more about this...