What’s behind Donald Trump’s interest in Iran’s Kharg Island?

play video play video Video Duration 28 minutes 16 seconds play-arrow 28:16 The US president is threatening to take over Iran’s oil export hub or destroy it. Read more It is Iran’s main oil hub, with nearly all of the country’s exports depending on this area. Kharg Island is now facing an ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to take it by force – likely by putting boots on the ground or destroying the island altogether if Tehran does not agree to a deal soon. Recommended Stories list of 3 items list 1 of 3 Is the US ready to invade Iran? What Trump’s moves tell us so far list 2 of 3 Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all water desalination plants in Iran list 3 of 3 G7 ready to take ‘necessary measures’ to ensure energy market stability end of list So, as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its second month, what would controlling Kharg Island mean for the conflict? And would Trump follow up on his threats? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Negar Mortazavi – Senior nonresident Fellow at the Center for International Policy Matthew Kroenig – Vice president at the Atlantic Council Alexandre Vautravers – Defence policy specialist and editor-in-chief of Swiss Military Review