Trump Suggests Taking Iran’s Kharg Island

March 30, 2026 5:09 am

President Donald Trump says he is considering sending U.S. forces to seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal. He told the Financial Times on Monday the U.S. has “a lot of options” and could stay there for a while. Iran warned it could mine the Persian Gulf if its territory is invaded. The U.S. and Israel kept up attacks on Iran, even as early ceasefire talks show some progress. Iran struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait as part of its ongoing campaign targeting the Gulf Arab states. Trump also said Iran agreed to let 20 oil ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz.