As per a report, the Trump administration is considering occupying Iran's Kharg Island to pressure Tehran into reopening the strategically important waterway, the Strait of Hormuz. As per a report by Axios, a senior White House administration official said, ''He (Trump) wants Hormuz open. If he has to take Kharg Island to make it happen, that’s going to happen. Iran's Kharg Island's importanceIran's Kharg Island is a very small but highly strategic island located in the Persian Gulf, which is nearly 25 km off the coast. Kharg Island is heavily guarded due to its geopolitical importance, specifically in relation to global oil supply and the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: dna March 20, 2026 14:06 UTC