the tone is raised again in the conflict with Iran… and he does it bluntly. The president of the United States has openly acknowledged what his ideal strategy would be: “I prefer to take control of the oil” Iranian, a statement that points directly to the economic heart of Tehran.
In an interview with the Financial Times, the president also left the door open to a much more ambitious operation: Iran’s main crude oil export terminal. A move that he admitted would involve a prolonged military presence on the ground.
The target: the heart of Iranian oil
Jarg Island is not just any point. Most of Iran’s oil passes through its facilities, making it a key player for both the country’s economy and the global energy market.
Controlling it would mean, in practice, having the key to Iran’s main economic resource. And that is precisely what Trump puts on the table, at a time when Washington handles “many options” both military and economic vis-à-vis Tehran.
It is not an isolated idea. In recent weeks, Pentagon plans had already been reported that included operations on that same strategic island, in the midst of the escalation of the conflict.
Negotiations… and military deployment
The message arrives in a contradictory context. While Trump insists that negotiations with Iran are still underway, on the ground the opposite is happening: the United States has increased its military presence in the region. up to some 50,000 troops and continues to strengthen its intervention capacity.
Added to this is the deployment of ships, aircraft and amphibious units, in a clear sign that the military route is still very present in the US strategy.
Iran responds: “We await your arrival”
From Tehran, the tone is not exactly conciliatory. The speaker of the Iranian Parliament, Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf accused Washington of playing both sides: negotiate in public while secretly preparing an attack.
“Iran is waiting for the arrival of American soldiers,” he warned, in a message that reflects the extent to which tension has escalated.
Meanwhile, Trump maintains his ultimatum: so that or, otherwise, threaten to attack their energy infrastructures.
Thus, between promises of agreement and plans to “take the oil“, the conflict enters an increasingly dangerous phase… in which the line between negotiation and total war is increasingly thin.
