US President talks about possible capture of Kharg Island and declares that Mojtaba Khamenei could be dead or injured
The President of the United States, (Republican Party)said he was considering taking control of the Iranian one and did not rule out taking over Kharg Island, the country’s main export terminal. “To be honest, my favorite thing is taking Iran’s oil.”he declared in an interview published on Sunday (29.mar.2026).
He then criticized opponents of the idea: “Some stupid people in the US say, ‘Why are you doing this?’ But they are stupid people.” Trump said Mojtaba Khamenei, chosen as , could be dead or seriously injured.
Trump said that Washington could control the Iranian oil industry indefinitely and mentioned the case of Venezuela – the US reached an agreement with the country after the capture of (PSUV, left) to control oil production.
The eventual offensive into Iran would include the occupation of Kharg Island. “Maybe we take Kharg, maybe not. We have a lot of options”said Trump. According to the North American president, the operation would require prolonged stay. Asked about Iranian defenses there, he replied: “I don’t think they have any defense. We could take it very easily.”
The US has reinforced its military presence in the region. The Pentagon trained 10,000 troops for the Middle East. Part of the troops have already arrived, including around 2,200 marines, while other contingents are still on the way.
The conflict has escalated in recent days. An attack on a base in Saudi Arabia left 12 US soldiers injured and damaged a surveillance aircraft. In Yemen, Houthi rebels launched a missile at Israel, in a move that could worsen the energy crisis.
Trump said that negotiations with Iran are progressing with Pakistani mediation and set a deadline of April 6 for an agreement. “We have about 3,000 targets left – we’ve bombed 13,000 – and there are still a few thousand to be hit. A deal can be reached pretty quickly.”these.
The US president stated that Tehran will send oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a gesture in negotiations. “They gave us 10. Now they are giving us 20, and the 20 have already started and are passing right through the middle of the strait.” According to him, authorization was given by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. “He was the one who authorized the ships. Remember when I said they were giving me a gift?” declared.
Trump said Iran would have already undergone regime change after the Ali Khamenei, who now negotiates with people “very professional” e “totally different.” He stated that Mojtaba Khameneichosen as the new leader, may be dead or “in extremely bad conditions.”
The Iranian government, in turn, maintains that its leaders remain safe.
