US eyes Iran’s oil, may take control of Kharg Island; President Donald Trump signals possibility

US eyes Iran’s oil, may take control of Kharg Island; President Donald Trump संकेत possibility

Washington (The Uttam Hindu): Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States may seek control over Iran’s oil resources, including the strategically important Kharg Island.

In an interview with Financial Times, Trump said, “Honestly, my favorite option is to take Iran’s oil.” He compared the situation to Venezuela, where Washington has shown interest in maintaining long-term influence over the oil sector after political changes.

According to the report, taking control of Iran’s oil would effectively mean capturing Kharg Island, which handles over 90 percent of the country’s oil exports. Trump stated that the US has multiple options, saying, “We may take Kharg Island, or we may not. We have many options,” adding that such a move could require a continued presence in the region.

He also claimed that Iran’s defenses on the island are weak, suggesting that the US could take control “very easily.”

This statement comes at a time when the US is increasing its military presence in the region. Reports indicate that up to 10,000 additional troops may be deployed. The United States Central Command has already confirmed that more than 3,500 troops, including 2,500 Marines, have reached the Middle East.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has also asked advisors to push Iran to hand over around 1,000 pounds of uranium as a condition for ending the war.

Despite rising tensions, Trump said that indirect talks between the US and Iran, reportedly facilitated through Pakistan, are making progress and that a deal could be reached soon.

The conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran has now continued for over a month since it began on February 28. The crisis has significantly impacted global oil markets, with Brent crude prices rising to around $119.5 per barrel in March, the highest level since June 2022.Washington (The Uttam Hindu): Amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States may seek control over Iran’s oil resources, including the strategically important Kharg Island.

In an interview with Financial Times, Trump said, “Honestly, my favorite option is to take Iran’s oil.” He compared the situation to Venezuela, where Washington has shown interest in maintaining long-term influence over the oil sector after political changes.

According to the report, taking control of Iran’s oil would effectively mean capturing Kharg Island, which handles over 90 percent of the country’s oil exports. Trump stated that the US has multiple options, saying, “We may take Kharg Island, or we may not. We have many options,” adding that such a move could require a continued presence in the region.

He also claimed that Iran’s defenses on the island are weak, suggesting that the US could take control “very easily.”

This statement comes at a time when the US is increasing its military presence in the region. Reports indicate that up to 10,000 additional troops may be deployed. The United States Central Command has already confirmed that more than 3,500 troops, including 2,500 Marines, have reached the Middle East.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has also asked advisors to push Iran to hand over around 1,000 pounds of uranium as a condition for ending the war.

Despite rising tensions, Trump said that indirect talks between the US and Iran, reportedly facilitated through Pakistan, are making progress and that a deal could be reached soon.

The conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran has now continued for over a month since it began on February 28. The crisis has significantly impacted global oil markets, with Brent crude prices rising to around $119.5 per barrel in March, the highest level since June 2022.