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As US, Israel and Iran continue fighting, question is how to end 'a war of attrition'

US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's Kharg Island and power grid, were it not to agree to a deal the US sent to Iranian leaders to end the war. This was later followed by fresh strikes from the US and Israel, which Iran responded to by targeting Gulf nations. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah tells us more from Tehran.

Trump threatens Kharg island strike

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Middle East war live: Iran defiant as Trump makes new threat against its oil hub

Iran fired new missiles early Tuesday as it vowed defiance against US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the country's oil export hub of Kharg Island along with power and desalination plants unless Tehran quickly accepts a deal to end the war. Tehran described US peace proposals as "unrealistic" and fired waves of missiles at Israel. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub if no deal reached

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to destroy Iran’s key oil export hub at Kharg Island and other critical infrastructure unless Tehran swiftly agrees to a deal to end the US-Israeli war, sharply escalating tensions in an already volatile region. The warning has rattled global energy markets and raised fears of a broader conflict, as Iran signals potential retaliation and moves to tighten control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Fake images falsely claim Iran captured US marines on Kharg Island

The Latest : Trump suggests US could take Iran Kharg Island

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Iran 'All Hardliners Over There', Says Michael Allen

Michael Allen, a former White House adviser in the Bush administration, said Iran still appears to be in the hands of a hardliners which could mean a more drawn-out conflict and make striking a deal difficult.  US President Donald Trump repeated threats to destroy Iranian energy assets if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopened soon, raising fears the war could escalate after more American troops arrived in the region. The US “is in serious discussions” with what he called a new regime in Iran to end military operations, Trump said in a social-media post on Monday. But if a deal isn’t reached and Hormuz reopened, “we will conclude our lovely “stay” in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!).” (Source: Bloomberg)

Boots on the ground? Trump eyes Iran oil hub Kharg Island

What could possibly go wrong? As Donald Trump repeats threats of a Venezuela-style seizing of Tehran’s oil exports, as US assault troops get in position, the price of oil blowing past 110 dollars a barrel, and as markets take it at face value that the Pentagon's planning to make a grab for Kharg Island - the hub for nearly 90-percent of Iranian crude exports...

While Trump vows Iran deal on the way, 'evidence points to another direction'

US President Donald Trump threatened on March 30 to destroy Iran's crude export hub of Kharg Island, along with its oil wells and power plants, unless Tehran quickly accepted a peace deal. He also claimed that the United States was in 'serious discussions' with 'a more reasonable regime' in Tehran. 'While Trump points in one direction, empirical evidence seems to point the other way' says FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert.

Why Trump Is Eyeing Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Export Hub

Iran’s oil exports are almost completely dependent on a small outpost in the Persian Gulf: Kharg Island.

How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island

Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.

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.

Conflit au Moyen - Orient | Trump menace d anéantir l île de Kharg , le pétrole toujours haut

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Trump mulls Kharg Island as Gulf attacks intensify

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Trump threatens ‘completely obliterating’ Iranian infrastructure

The president threatened strikes against Iran’s “Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island” on Monday, even as he suggests “great progress” has been made on negotiations.

Trump mulls Kharg Island as Gulf attacks intensify

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US military building up in the Middle East as Trump looks for offramp in Iran

President Donald Trump said he wanted to take Iran’s oil and suggested US troops could seize the country’s Kharg Island export hub, even as he added in comments published on March 30 that a deal with Tehran to end the war “could be made fairly quickly.” The buildup has since been confirmed by the New York Times, who says hundreds of commandos have arrived in the Middle East. Iran has dismissed the talks, saying they were a cover to get more US troops in the area. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert tells us more.

Iran are now 'calling the shots' over the Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to let 20 ships through the Strait of Hormuz - a sign, according to him, that talks with Tehran are moving forward. But he has also signalled to the US possibly taking over Kharg island, and a regional US military build-up has triggered concern of ground operations. But read the story the other way around, says FRANCE 2's Douglas Herbert, and you'll find Iran has 'a little more sovereignty' over the Strait and 'calling the shots over it.'

US mulls over ground offensive in Iran despite claims of talks

US and Israeli strikes on Iran continue over a month after the joint campaign began. Washington is mulling a ground offensive to seize Iran's nuclear stockpile, which would be one of the riskiest in US history. Thousands of American army personnel arriving in the region over the weekend, as Trump also signalled to a possible seizure of Kharg island.

Trump : US could take Iran Kharg oil export hub , deal could come soon

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Oil Analyst McNally Warns Market to Brace for Potential US Escalation

Bob McNally, founder and president at Rapidan Energy Group, says oil markets should fade speculation on a near-term ceasefire in the war in Iran. He explains why there is not a need for the US military to occupy Kharg Island to choke off oil exports from Iran. (Source: Bloomberg)

Iranian leaders 'do not take any statements from Donald Trump seriously '

The United States and Israel kept up their attacks on March 30 on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks. But according to FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah, based in Tehran, Iranian authorities do not take statements from Trump seriously. He also tells us about strikes on the capital city. Donald Trump has also suggested that the US could take Iran's Kharg Island, which would be difficult to hold and 'with no guarantees that it'll work.'

Le pétrole progresse après que Trump a dit envisager de semparer de l île de Kharg

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Occupying Iran's Kharg island could be 'dangerous and risky' for US forces

More American forces are reaching the Middle East. Before their arrival, the U.S. military had already built up the largest American force in the region in more than 20 years. While State Secretary Marco Rubio said US objectives could be met without ground operations, President Donald Trump later said he would like to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export point. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar looks at how likely this would be.