Trump Warns Iran ‘We May Take over Kharg Island Amid Rising US-Iran Tensi

Why destroying or seizing Kharg Island is a bad idea

Amid the latest skirmish between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has threatened to seize Kharg Island. Located in the northern Persian Gulf, Kharg Island provides Iran’s key energy storage and embarkation station, enabling approximately 90% of its oil exports. American seizure of the Island would cripple the Iranian regime’s ability to generate revenue. It would thus grant massive leverage to the U.S. with which to demand Iran…

Analysis: Why seizing Kharg Island would be a strategic mistake

What would actually be gained by occupying Kharg Island? What would the costs be?  Can the operation's objective be realized without an invasion?

U.S May Take Over Iran’s Kharg Island, A Major Oil Export Hub, Says Trump

US President Donald Trump has threatened to take over Iran’s principal oil export hub, Kharg Island, adding that the Islamic Republic will be powerless if he decides to do so.

Trump warns Iran ‘we may take over Kharg Island amid rising US-Iran tensi

Trump warns Iran ‘we may take over Kharg Island amid rising US-Iran tensi

LARRY KUDLOW: It’s time for the Marines to take Kharg Island

The clearest and most straightforward condition in the performance-based deal with Iran was a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with no tolls. Freedom of navigation is a long-standing international principle.So the Iranians have been firing on ships and firing on Gulf states. And firing on American military bases. Thereby violating the so-called ceasefire and violating the so-called memorandum of understanding. So President Trump’s patience has …

Larry Kudlow: President Trump’s patience has RUN OUT…