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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil hub

Mar 15, 202633 sources

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Summary

President Donald Trump has threatened to conduct more military strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, a major oil export hub. He has also pressured U.S. allies to help secure the strategic oil chokepoint in the Persian Gulf.

U.S. officials, including envoy Mike Waltz, have stated that Trump is weighing options for such an attack. Republican Congressman Michael McCaul described potential U.S. strikes on the island as a 'checkmate' move against Iran's leadership.

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