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Trump Says US May Seize Kharg Island and Take Iranian Oil, but Deal Could Come ‘Very Quickly’
Trump raised seizing Kharg Island to control Iran’s main oil export hub amid 2,500 US Marines deployed and ongoing Pakistan-facilitated talks to ease Gulf tensions.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump told the Financial Times his "preference would be to take the oil in Iran," raising the possibility of seizing Kharg Island, the country's vital export hub, as the conflict entered its fifth week.
- Thousands of U.S. troops, including the 82nd Airborne Division, deployed to the Middle East amid reports of potential ground operations, while Iran warned its forces were "waiting" to "set them on fire" if American soldiers arrived.
- Trump claimed Iran permitted 20 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a "sign of respect" and agreed to "most of" the 15-point U.S. demands, though Iranian officials denied direct negotiations with Washington.
- Energy prices surged sharply, with Brent crude trading above $115 a barrel, as fears mounted that seizing Iran's infrastructure could disrupt 20% of the world's oil trade and destabilize global supplies.
- Pakistan announced it could host talks in the coming days, while Trump set an April 6 deadline for Tehran to agree to terms, threatening to destroy energy facilities if no deal was reached.
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Trump issues new threat to Iran's energy infrastructure if a ceasefire isn't reached 'shortly'
Trump's new threat in a social media post and earlier comments in an interview with the Financial Times that suggested American troops could seize the country's Kharg Island oil export hub highlight a frequent tactic.
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Trump issues new threat to Iran's civilian infrastructure if ceasefire not reached 'shortly'
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new threat Monday to Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including desalination plants, unless a ceasefire is reached “shortly.” Trump said on social media that his administration “is in serious discussions” with Iran to end military operations,…
US may take Iranian oil
President Donald Trump says he is interested in seizing Iranian oil, as US mulls capture of Kharg Island, Iran’s primary oil export hub. By World Israel News Staff President Donald Trump suggested over the weekend that the United States could seize Iranian oil and capture the Islamic Republic’s primary energy export hub. Speaking on Sunday with the Financial Times, the president confirmed reports that he is considering ordering the military to t…
Oil prices are rising on Monday, with the possibility of an American land intervention in Iran, after Donald Trump said he was planning to "take oil" from Iran and seize the oil terminal on Kharg Island.
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