Trump considers Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to reopen Hormuz
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-03-20 21:54 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, US Politics
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The Trump administration is reportedly considering risky plans to occupy or blockade Iran’s Kharg Island to pressure the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources told Axios on Friday.
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