Invade baby, invade: Trump eyes Kharg Island, Iran's energy spigot
tnn / Jun 11, 2026, 20:06 (IST)
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.