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Trump's Plan to Seize Iran's Kharg Island Could Be Risky

US President Donald Trump's threat to seize Kharg Island, a key Iranian oil hub, may be a risky proposition due to its strategic location in the Persian Gulf. The island handles 90% of Iran's crude shipments and is close to missile ranges. Analysts are concerned about the potential consequences of deploying troops.

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