US President Donald Trump revealed that he directed American forces to avoid targeting oil installations on Iran’s Kharg Island due to their significant role in the global economy. Trump mentioned that despite attacking Kharg Island multiple times, the strikes intentionally steered clear of its oil facilities. He emphasized the importance of safeguarding the oil sector for the world economy.
Trump expressed the possibility of future attacks on the oil facilities but suggested that such actions were currently improbable. He also refrained from confirming any plans to take control of Kharg Island, hinting that such a decision would be premature. However, he implied that seizing the island could be considered if Iran’s military capabilities were substantially weakened.
When questioned about the potential for a ground campaign, Trump did not rule it out entirely but indicated a preference for utilizing other forces for such operations. He highlighted the damage inflicted by the US military campaign on Iran, stating that it would take the country two decades to recover from the impact. Trump underscored the necessity of negotiating with strength, particularly through military power.
Trump asserted that the strikes would persist under his discretion, noting that Iran still possessed some fighting capacity. He emphasized that the military actions would continue until he deemed it sufficient, acknowledging Iran’s remaining ability to resist. Kharg Island, situated in the Persian Gulf, serves as a crucial hub for Iran’s crude oil exports, impacting global energy supplies and prices.
