Trump wants to ‘take Iran’s oil’: Can he, and what would that mean? | US-Israel war on Iran News
President Donald Trump has stated his desire to seize Iran's oil, specifically targeting the Kharg Island export hub. The US military is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, potentially including raids on Kharg Island and coastal sites near the Strait of Hormuz. While seizing Iranian oil would be a significant geopolitical move, it wouldn't automatically grant the US access to Iranian oil production sites or refineries. Lifting sanctions on Iranian oil after seizure could lead to increased global supply, potentially lowering oil prices. This action echoes past US interventions in Iran's energy sector, including the 1953 coup that overthrew the democratically elected prime minister Mohammad Mossadegh and restored the Shah's rule.
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