‘Dominate’: Trump’s Iran strategy may hinge on control of Strait of Hormuz chokepoints

Former British Commander Richard Kemp analyses the potential collapse of the Iranian regime. “This is about applying further pressure on the Iranian regime and maybe precipitating its collapse,” Mr Kemp said. “[Kharg Island] is critical to Iran’s survival, being a major, really the most important oil export location for Iran. “There are other things that Trump might do as well … that includes taking some of the key terrain around the Strait of Hormuz, which may enable him to dominate that place.”