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Trump Administration Weighs Military Action Against Iran's Oil Hub

3/10/2026

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Summary

Trump Targets Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reportedly considers military operations targeting Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal.
Kharg handles about 90% of Iran's crude exports, so attacks could disrupt Iran's economy and global markets.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have struck a U.S. oil tanker, escalating tensions.
Oil prices have surged above $100 amid fears of disruptions in the Persian Gulf.

Summary

Mossavar-Rahmani Shuts Wells

On February 28, 2026, DNO's chairman Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani directed staff to shut down DNO's oil wells in Iraq.
He did so en route from New York to Oslo.
The move followed a United States and Israel attack on Iran.
A prior drone strike on DNO's oil fields in Iraqi Kurdistan preceded the move.
Meanwhile, a recording surfaced of an Iranian naval captain warning ships against entering the Strait of Hormuz.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Oil Crisis of 1979 emerged after the Shah of Iran fled amid widespread protests, allowing Ayatollah Khomeini to rise to power. Iran's oil production dropped by 70%, causing global prices to soar to $39 per barrel. Current tensions around Kharg Island echo this crisis, threatening Iran's vital oil exports and potentially leading to significant economic repercussions worldwide, reminiscent of the 1979 upheaval.

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Trump Targets Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reportedly considers military operations targeting Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export terminal.
Kharg handles about 90% of Iran's crude exports, so attacks could disrupt Iran's economy and global markets.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed to have struck a U.S. oil tanker, escalating tensions.
Oil prices have surged above $100 amid fears of disruptions in the Persian Gulf.

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