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Energy & Climate 1m ago

How Trump’s plan to take Iran’s Kharg Island could come unhinged

Donald Trump’s threat to seize Kharg Island – a key Iranian oil hub – could be a risky proposition, analysts say, given its strategic location in the Persian Gulf. The small coral island lying about 33km (21 miles) offshore handles around 90 per cent of Iran’s crude shipments. It also sits close to missile and drone ranges stationed on the Iranian mainland and about 660km (410 miles) from the now heavily fortified St...

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Iran endgame, gas prices, Strait of Hormuz crisis & more: Key takeaways from Donald Trump's big address

President Trump announced Operation Epic Fury is nearing completion, stating the Iran conflict will end within two to three weeks. He advised nations facing oil crises to purchase from the US or seize oil from the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing Iran's untrustworthiness and its history of attacks.

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How Trump’s plan to take Iran’s Kharg Island could come unhinged

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Iran endgame, gas prices, Strait of Hormuz crisis & more: Key takeaways from Donald Trump's big address

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