11.03.2026 20:32
While the US continues to strike Iran, a striking claim has emerged in the British press. According to an analysis published in The Telegraph, it is suggested that the main target of the US is to seize Hark Island, where Iran exports 90% of its crude oil. It is claimed that Trump aims to deepen the economic crisis in Iran and overthrow the regime in this way.
While the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues, oil has become one of the most important topics in this conflict. An eye-catching analysis related to the issue was published in the British media outlet The Telegraph.
"THE US WANTS TO TAKE CONTROL OF IRAN'S HARK ISLAND"
According to the article in the newspaper, it was claimed that the main goal of the US in Iran is to seize Hark Island, where Tehran conducts a significant portion of its crude oil trade. The report stated that the US aims to continue the operation until the end to gain full control of the island and put Iran in a difficult position.
"TRUMP WILL USE THE ECONOMY AS A LEVER TO OVERTHROW THE IRANIAN REGIME"
While 40% of Iran's budget consists of oil revenues, there are concerns that if the US takes control of Hark Island, the country will experience even greater economic crises. Considering the nationwide protests that began in December due to economic difficulties, it is noted that Trump could use this as leverage to overthrow the regime in Iran.
"CLAIM OF 12 MILLION BARRELS OF OIL TRADE FROM IRAN TO CHINA"
On the other hand, according to a report by CNBC based on satellite tracking data, despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has delivered approximately 12 million barrels of oil to China using dark ships since the beginning of the war by shutting down its tracking system.
"OIL TRADE CONTINUED DESPITE THE WAR"
According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, Iran is exporting more oil through the Strait of Hormuz compared to the period before the war. According to the tanker tracking firm Kpler, since the war began on February 28, tankers have been loading approximately 2.1 million barrels of Iranian oil per day; this figure is reported to be slightly higher than the levels in February.