Trump says U.S. could seize control of Iran's oil, invade Kharg Island

Maria Sandu

March 30 (UPI) -- U.S. President Trump said he wanted to take control of Iran's oil and was weighing a military assault to take and occupy Kharg Island, the country's main oil export hub, in order to do it. Speaking to the Financial Times on Sunday, Trump said seizing Iran's oil was his "favourite thing" and that the move might involve taking and holding the island in the Persian Gulf, adding that he thought American forces would meet little resistance. "To be honest with you, my favourite