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Expert says there's "no question" U.S. could take Kharg Island, just a matter of cost

Expert says there's "no question" U.S. could take Kharg Island, just a matter of cost

Summary

President Donald Trump canceled planned military strikes on Iran because of progress toward a possible agreement. An expert from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said the U.S. could capture Kharg Island if needed, but it would come at a financial and resource cost.

Key Facts

  • President Trump stopped planned strikes on Iran on Thursday.
  • The decision was based on progress toward a potential deal with Iran.
  • Jon Alterman from CSIS spoke about the situation on CBS News.
  • Kharg Island is a strategic location related to the Iran conflict.
  • The U.S. has the capability to take control of Kharg Island.
  • Taking the island would involve significant costs.
  • The discussion focused on U.S. military options and strategy regarding Iran.
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