Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:25pm on 16 Mar 2026,Monday International
Donald Trump is reportedly considering sending US troops to seize Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub of Iran, as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The island handles nearly 90% of Iran’s crude exports, making it a strategic economic target. According to US officials cited by Axios, capturing the island could deliver an “economic knockout” to Tehran by cutting off a major source of revenue. However, such a move could trigger retaliatory attacks on energy infrastructure across Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia. The development comes amid rising oil prices and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial global shipping route. (PC: NDTV)
