21.03.2026 00:23
As tensions rise in the Middle East, claims have emerged that the U.S. is planning a new military move against Iran. It has been suggested that the Donald Trump administration may target the strategically important Hark Island in an effort to end the Hormuz Strait crisis.
An alarming claim has emerged amid the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran. According to a report by the U.S.-based news site Axios, President Donald Trump is considering military options against a strategic point in Iran to force the Tehran administration to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
HARK ISLAND IS THE TARGET
The report states that Hark Island, where approximately 90% of Iran's oil exports are conducted, is at the center of the U.S.'s possible plans. Accordingly, the Washington administration is keeping options on the table to either occupy the island or impose a blockade.
"WE NEED ABOUT A MONTH"
A senior official, who spoke to Axios on the condition of anonymity, used striking expressions regarding the plans for Iran. The official stated, "We need about a month to weaken the Iranians a bit more with attacks, seize the island, and then use that in negotiations."
DECISION HAS NOT BEEN MADE YET
The same official noted that plans for reopening the Strait of Hormuz have not yet been finalized, saying, "If the President decides to invade from the coast, it will happen. However, that decision has not been made yet."
TRUMP: WE CAN DESTROY IT ANYTIME WE WANT
Meanwhile, Trump used strong language in his recent statement about Hark Island. The U.S. President said, "We can destroy that island anytime we want. Completely unprotected. We destroyed everything except the pipes. We left the pipes because rebuilding them would take years."