Middle East war live: Trump says he could seize Iran's Kharg Island as US ramps up troop buildup

30/03/2026 01:03 France 24

US ⁠President Donald Trump said he wants to "take ‌the ⁠oil ‌in Iran" ⁠and could seize the ‌export hub of Kharg Island, in an interview with Financial Times published on Sunday as about 2,500 US Marines arrived in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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