What's behind Donald Trump's interest in Iran's Kharg Island? | Inside Story

It's Iran's main oil hub, with nearly all the country's exports depending on this area-- Kharg Island is now facing an ultimatum from US president Donald Trump, who has threatened to take it by force-- likely by putting boots on the ground or destroying the island altogether if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal soon. So, as the war enters its second month, what would controlling Kharg Island mean for the conflict? And would Trump follow up on his threats? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Negar Mortazavi - Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for International Policy. Matthew Kroenig - Vice President at the Atlantic Council. Alexandre Vautravers - Defence Policy Specialist and Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Military Review. Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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