Trump threatens to seize or destroy Iran's key oil island if no deal is reached

President Donald Trump has threatened to take military action against Iran's Kharg Island, a major oil export terminal. He said the U.S. could "very easily" seize or "obliterate" the island if Iran does not agree to a deal to end the war, suggesting the goal could be to "take the oil."

In a related development, the United Kingdom announced it will deploy underwater drones to help counter mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway near Kharg Island. Japan is also reportedly boosting efforts to form a multinational coalition to ensure safety in the strait.