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Last Updated:March 20, 2026, 23:44 IST
The White House stated that the US could "take out" Iran's Kharg Island whenever Trump orders, following a report on potential plans to occupy or blockade the oil hub.
Since the 1960s, Kharg has become the backbone of Iran’s energy exports and a key link between Iranian oil fields and global markets. (X)
The United States could “take out" Iran’s Kharg island whenever it wanted, the White House said Friday, after a report that President Donald Trump’s administration was considering plans to occupy or blockade the oil hub.
Asked about the Axios report, White House Principal Deputy Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement to AFP: “The United States Military can take out Kharg Island at any time if the President gives the order."
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March 20, 2026, 23:44 IST
News world White House Warns US Can Attack Iran's Kharg Island 'At Any Time' If Trump Orders
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