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Live: Trump says he could seize Iran's Kharg Island as US ramps up troop buildup

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 …

Live: Trump says he could seize Iran's Kharg Island as US ramps up troop buildup

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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  • 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…
  • Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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  • US Marines arrived in the region. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. US ⁠President ​Donald ​Trump said he wants ​to "take ‌the ⁠oil ‌in Iran" ⁠and could seize ​the ‌export hub of Kharg ​Island, in an…
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  • 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…
  • Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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