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Trump wants to ‘take Iran’s oil’: Can he, and what would that mean?

Trump said US forces could seize Iran's oil export hub at Kharg Island as the war enters its second month. Grouped from 25 articles across 9 sources.

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Al JazeeraMar 30, 2026, 2:20 PM

Trump wants to ‘take Iran’s oil’: Can he, and what would that mean?

Trump said US forces could seize Iran's oil export hub at Kharg Island as the war enters its second month.

Financial TimesMar 29, 2026, 11:51 PM

Trump says US could ‘take the oil in Iran’

US president tells the FT he is considering seizing strategic Kharg Island even as negotiations continue

Al JazeeraMar 30, 2026, 12:00 AM

Iran war live: Trump says wants to take Iran’s oil; Kuwait power site hit

Kuwait says an Indian worker has been killed in an Iranian raid as attacks across the Gulf continue.

The Straits TimesMar 30, 2026, 1:25 AM

Trump says US could ‘take the oil’ in Iran, seize export hub: Financial Times

Taking Iran’s oil would involve invading and holding its main export hub, Kharg Island.

CNBCMar 30, 2026, 1:07 PM

Trump reportedly wants to 'take the oil in Iran' as Tehran targets water, power facilities in Kuwait

The Middle East conflict has entered its fifth week, with attacks expanding across the region and raising risks to energy and infrastructure.

Al JazeeraMar 30, 2026, 9:00 AM

Trump wants to invade Iran to seize oil, calls US objectors ‘stupid people’

The Trump administration has deployed US Marines in preparation for the possible takeover of Iran's key oil export hub.

ABC AustraliaMar 30, 2026, 6:18 AM

Albanese wants Trump to recognise damage Iran war has caused

Anthony Albanese wants "more certainty" from the United States on its war objectives in Iran and says the administration must be clear if it is still pursuing regime change.

Al JazeeraMar 29, 2026, 2:44 PM

How the US memeifies its war on Iran

Al Jazeera’s Linh Nguyen explains the new era of war propaganda.

CNBCMar 29, 2026, 9:03 PM

The problem for investors: We don't know how Trump wants the Iran war to end

In his Sunday column for Investing Club subscribers, Jim Cramer argues that the S&P 500 is likely to see further declines during the Iran war.

Al JazeeraMar 30, 2026, 12:23 PM

Trump ‘pretty sure’ of Iran deal, but can Pakistan-led efforts end the war?

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Egypt set up a team for backchannel talks with the US and Iran.

DWMar 29, 2026, 11:46 PM

Iran war: Trump threatens to 'blow up' desalination plants

The US president said talks were "going well," while Iran has said there are no talks. Meanwhile, Iran has confirmed the death of naval commander Alireza Tangsiri. Follow DW for more.

Al JazeeraMar 29, 2026, 12:08 PM

The US-Israeli war on humanity

The lawlessness and brutality of the US-Israeli genocide in Gaza have now spread to other parts of the world.

Al JazeeraMar 29, 2026, 8:54 AM

US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 30 of attacks?

Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Turkiye, Egypt and Saudi Arabia hold talks in Islamabad to end US-Israel war on Iran.

NBC NewsMar 29, 2026, 9:00 AM

Ukraine battles a brutal Russian offensive as Iran war takes the world's focus

With the world’s attention shifting to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Russia is pushing forward with a spring offensive in Ukraine despite months of peace talks that no longer appear to be Washington’s priority.

Financial TimesMar 29, 2026, 5:52 PM

US-Israeli war against Iran escalates as talks prove fruitless

Top Iranian war leader accuses US of using diplomatic efforts as cover for ground operations

Financial TimesMar 29, 2026, 11:00 AM

The Iran war will cement China’s superpower status

Beijing’s industrial prowess positions it for economic and diplomatic gains

Financial TimesMar 29, 2026, 12:00 PM

Iran war exposes split in Trump’s base at conservative activists’ conference

US president’s ‘little excursion’ into the Middle East is making some of his most ardent supporters uneasy

The Globe and MailMar 29, 2026, 11:55 AM

In this Pennsylvania town, differing views on the war, even among Trump voters

Most voters here see the conflict driving up the cost of everything, even if they agree Iran has to be stopped

Financial TimesMar 29, 2026, 4:00 AM

Iran activates its ‘resistance economy’ to survive the war

Islamic republic has spent years building a model designed to withstand hostility even as it presides over a deepening economic malaise

EuronewsMar 29, 2026, 6:52 AM

Iran wary of diplomacy with the US amid reports of planned ground offensive

Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive.

Al JazeeraMar 29, 2026, 4:34 AM

What happens in the occupied West Bank under the shadow of the Iran war

Since Israel went to war with Iran, settler violence in the occupied West Bank has surged.

Al JazeeraMar 28, 2026, 3:39 PM

One month in, disapproval high but US lawmakers take no action on Iran war

Republicans and Democrats remain entrenched despite public polling showing dismay over war, petrol prices.

CNBCMar 29, 2026, 12:51 PM

Analysis: A new oil shock is building. The next few weeks of war will be decisive for the economy.

Energy markets are starting to reflect the growing risk of physical supply disruptions.

CNBCMar 28, 2026, 7:35 PM

How the big oil and gas CEOs think the Iran war supply disruption will play out

The oil industry's grim outlook for global oil and gas supplies stands in contrast to the Trump administration's promise that the disruption is short term.

NBC NewsMar 28, 2026, 11:09 PM

Trump fans at CPAC hope for the best in Iran but worry over the cost at home

The U.S. war with Iran hung over CPAC, the annual conservative conference, where attendees said they trust Trump while hoping the conflict ends soon.

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