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WSJ: Trump feared losses in Iran island seizure

President Donald Trump has abandoned the idea of seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal, according to a new report.

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President Donald Trump has abandoned the idea of seizing Iran's strategic Kharg Island oil terminal, according to a new media report. This follows previous reporting that Trump had privately resisted pressure to launch an assault on the island, fearing significant U.S. military losses. The U.S. is instead enforcing a naval blockade, which has already halted observable oil loading activity at the terminal. The decision marks a shift away from a direct, high-risk military confrontation at the island.

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19 AprКирилл Фёдоров / Война История Оружие

The report adds new details about Trump's reaction to the downing of a US jet and his specific fear of a repeat of the 1979 hostage crisis, which influenced his decision against seizing Kharg Island.

19 Apr@clashreport

A new report provides additional detail on Trump's private deliberations, quoting his warning that soldiers would be 'sitting' targets.

19 Apr@WarMonitor3

New reporting confirms Trump's private fears of casualties were the specific reason for resisting pressure to assault Kharg Island.

19 Apr@rtbalkan

A new report confirms President Trump has formally abandoned the plan to seize Kharg Island.

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e/eineurope · topic · T-01185cycle Sunday, 19 April 2026 at 05:50 UTC · first reported 19 Apr