Trump eyes seizure of key Iranian oil island – Axios

The Kharg hub handles almost all of Tehran’s crude exports

US President Donald Trump is weighing the seizure of Iran’s Kharg Island offshore oil hub, Axios has reported, citing American officials familiar with the discussions. Such a move would likely require a ground operation, the outlet added.

Kharg Island lies in the northern part of the Persian Gulf, off Iran’s coast and covers an area of some 20 square kilometers. It hosts a...