Trump mulls Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open Hormuz Strait, Axios reports
Published on March 20, 2026.
The Trump administration is considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran's Kharg Island to pressure Iran to reopen the Hormuz Strait, according to reports. The news comes as part of an effort to counterbalance Iran's growing influence in the world of nuclear power.
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