Trump Weighs Seizing Kharg Island as Iran War Pushes Oil Past $100

Donald Trump is reportedly considering seizing Kharg Island according to Axios as the Iran war drives crude oil prices past $100 per barrel.The conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting 20% of global oil flows and 30% of fertilizer exports essential for food.Kamal Kharazi warned that Tehran will continue striking regional interests to pressure the US into stopping its current military campaign.Governments in the Philippines and Australia have introduced conservation measures while the White House monitors the energy supply crisis.
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