President Trump is openly threatening to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, as a drastic measure to force Tehran into a deal. This marks a significant shift from his previous anti-interventionist stance, raising concerns about escalation and the potential for a costly, open-ended deployment. President Trump is openly threatening to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, as a drastic measure to force Tehran into a deal. This marks a significant shift from his previous anti-interventionist stance, raising concerns about escalation and the potential for a costly, open-ended deployment.
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