Washington, March 30: Amid ongoing conflict, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed interest in seizing Iran’s oil, specifically targeting the key oil export hub, Kharg Island.
In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump stated, “To be honest, my favorite thing is to take Iran’s oil.” He compared this situation to Venezuela, where Washington reportedly aims to maintain long-term control over the oil industry following the ousting of President Nicolás Maduro in January.
According to the Financial Times, taking Iran’s oil would necessitate capturing Kharg Island, which accounts for over 90% of Iran’s oil exports. The report warns that such an attack could lead to increased casualties and a prolonged conflict.
Trump was quoted saying, “We might take Kharg Island; we might not. We have many options.” He added, “This would also mean we would have to stay there for some time.”
The President believes that Iran’s security on the island is minimal or nonexistent, stating, “We could easily take it.”
Trump’s remarks come as the U.S. is increasing its military presence in the Middle East and considering a potential military operation to extract nearly 1,000 pounds of uranium from Iran. According to the Wall Street Journal, an anonymous source familiar with Trump’s thinking revealed that he has pressured his advisors to ensure Iran agrees to hand over this material as a condition for ending the war.
Reports indicate that the Pentagon is deploying up to 10,000 additional troops to the region. The U.S. Central Command announced that more than 3,500 soldiers, including 2,500 Marines, have already arrived in the Middle East.
Despite these threats, President Trump noted that indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran, facilitated through Pakistan, are making progress. He stated, “A deal could happen very soon.”
It is noteworthy that the conflict between Israel, the U.S., and Iran has been ongoing for over a month, having started on February 28. Since then, global oil prices have surged, with Brent crude reaching $119.5 per barrel in March, the highest since June 2022.
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