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Trump may send troops to capture Iran's 'crown jewel' Kharg Island: Report
short by Dharini Mudgal / on Monday, 16 March, 2026
Days after US attacked "military targets" on Iran's Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump is now weighing the possibility of seizing the island, Axios reported, citing officials. The move would require US troops on the ground, further triggering Iran's strikes on oil facilities across the Gulf. Iran's 'crown jewel' Kharg Island is a hub for 90% of Iran's crude exports.
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