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News India Live, Digital Desk: Amidst the ongoing tension in West Asia, US President Donald Trump has given a statement which has created panic all over the world. Amidst the ongoing war of words and military tension with Iran, Trump has now directly attacked Iran’s most important Kharg Island But it has been said about possession. Trump has made it clear that his eyes are on Iran’s huge oil reserves and America can ‘easily’ take it under its control.
“Taking Iran’s oil is my favorite thing”: Trump’s outspoken style
In an interview given to the Financial Times, Donald Trump took a very aggressive stance against Iran. He said that America has many military options open to bring Iran to its knees. “Frankly, my favorite thing to do is take Iranian oil,” Trump said simply. He further claimed that capturing Kharg Island is not a difficult task for America. According to Trump, the security system there is very weak and the US Army can take it over very easily.
Is the Pentagon preparing for a ground operation in Iran?
Not only statements, but intelligence reports are also making shocking revelations. According to a CNN report, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) is secretly Ground Operation Is planning. US officials believe that if diplomatic channels are closed and Iran uses the ‘Strait of Hormuz’ to put pressure on the world, then military intervention will be inevitable. Apart from Kharg Island, options to control smaller islands like Larak Island and Abu Musa are also being considered in strategic discussions.
Iran bluntly: “Will target important structures”
Iran has also retaliated strongly on this open threat of America. Iran has made it clear that it will not accept any negotiation proposal and if America makes any move, its consequences will be extremely serious. Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bakar Ghalibaf Warning that Iran’s military is monitoring the entire situation and if necessary, they will not shy away from destroying the most important structures in the region. At present, countries like Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye are trying to mediate, but the sword of war is hanging.
Why is Kharg Island special? Whom Trump wants to win
Kharg Island is not an ordinary piece of land, rather it Iran’s economic lifeline Is. This island located in the Persian Gulf is Iran’s largest center for crude oil exports.
Oil Gateway: Most of Iran’s crude oil is brought here through pipelines and then shipped around the world in large tankers.
Economic Backbone: Iran’s defense system and government run only with the income from this island.
Strategic Position: There are deepwater facilities capable of handling the world’s largest oil tankers. This is why Trump is looking at it like a ‘hen that lays golden eggs’.
