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"Maybe we'll take Kharg Island, maybe we won't. We have many options," says Donald Trump on Sunday in an interview with the Financial Times. Photo: Mandel Ngan/Ritzau Scanpix

Trump floats taking control of Iranian oil

President Donald Trump told the Financial Times that his “favorite occupation” is taking Iran’s oil, comparing the prospect to U.S. control of Venezuelan oil sales following the capture of Nicolas Maduro. Trump suggested the U.S. could seize Kharg Island, a vital export hub, claiming it would be...

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