Occupying Iran's Kharg island could be 'dangerous and risky' for US forces

More American forces are reaching the Middle East. Before their arrival, the U.S. military had already built up the largest American force in the region in more than 20 years. While State Secretary Marco Rubio said US objectives could be met without ground operations, President Donald Trump later said he would like to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export point. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar looks at how likely this would be.

Mar 30, 2026 - 16:09
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Occupying Iran's Kharg island could be 'dangerous and risky' for US forces
More American forces are reaching the Middle East. Before their arrival, the U.S. military had already built up the largest American force in the region in more than 20 years. While State Secretary Marco Rubio said US objectives could be met without ground operations, President Donald Trump later said he would like to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export point. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar looks at how likely this would be.

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