President Trump, when asked about his earlier threat to take Kharg Island, said he could not reveal his intentions because doing so would be 'foolish', according to an interview transcript.
The exchange, which took place in an interview, comes a day after Trump quoted his own earlier statement on conquering Kharg Island, as The Zioneer reported. When asked by a reporter, 'Do you still intend to take Kharg island?', President Trump responded: 'I can't say that to you because if I did, it would be foolish.' The remark suggests the president is keeping his strategic options open regarding the island, which handles roughly 90% of Iran's oil exports. Trump has previously threatened to seize the island as a bargaining chip, and the latest exchange does not rule out future action.
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