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.

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