Trump Proposed Seizing Kharg Island 38 Years Ago? Iran: Ready to Capture American Soldiers

The US and Israel’s war enters its fourth week. Various signs indicate that the US is deploying forces around small islands near the Strait of Hormuz. According to Axios news website on the 20th, the Trump administration is considering occupying or blockading Iran’s oil export hub, Kharg Island, to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The report states that such actions would require more troops, and the White House and Pentagon are considering sending additional forces. For decades, Americans have coveted Kharg Island. According to US media, in 1988, Trump, then still a businessman, proposed seizing the island while promoting his book “The Art of the Deal.” Iranian military sources say that if the US launches a “military invasion” of Kharg Island, it will face an “unprecedented” counterattack since the US-Israel attacks on Iran. Iranian analyst Sadegh Hosseini pointed out that if US troops attack Kharg Island, Iran will not only capture American soldiers but also seize some US military bases in the area. He emphasized that Iran has a specific plan to capture US soldiers and deliver heavy blows to the US military. (Guo Shi Zhitongche)