Trump floats seizing Iran’s “economic heart” – Kharg Island invasion plan raises stakes for oil and war President Trump has publicly suggested the U.S. could seize Iran’s Kharg Island to control its oil exports. The strategic island handles 90% of Iran’s oil exports and is heavily defended with mines, drones and missile systems. A U.S. invasion would be a high-risk operation requiring a significant, sustained troop presence under constant threat. The proposal echoes recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, where it assumed control of oil revenue. Military analysts question the feasibility and strategic wisdom of the plan, noting it could trigger a wider regional…

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