Trump Proposes Seizing Iran's Oil and Kharg Island

In an interview published on March 29, 2023, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the possibility of seizing Iran's oil, specifically mentioning Kharg Island, a hub for Iranian oil exports.

He stated that the U.S. should engage in "extreme negotiations" with Iran, expressing optimism about reaching a peace deal soon. Trump highlighted the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil and natural gas supplies pass.

He noted that Iran's leadership has denied any negotiations taking place, despite the U.S. delivering a 15-point peace plan through a Pakistani emissary. Trump criticized the Iranian regime, suggesting it is on the verge of collapse, and expressed a desire to control Iran's oil industry, likening the situation to Venezuela, where U.S. forces captured control of the oil sector.

He remarked on the irrationality of Iran's leadership, stating, "stupid people back us," and reiterated his focus on oil as a primary interest.