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What could Trump achieve by threatening Iran's Kharg Island?

US President Donald Trump has threatened to completely obliterate Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub. Trump suggested the US could very easily take the island, which handles 90% of Iran's crude exports. Options for a US attack include airborne or amphibious assaults, but holding the island presents significant challenges.

30 Mar 2026 9:47 pm