Trump considers seizing Iranian island even as diplomatic talks move ahead

Thousands of US marines are heading to the Middle East (US Central Command via AP)

Donald Trump has openly considered seizing Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf amid continued attacks by the United States and Israel on the Islamic Republic – even as signs of progress emerged in ceasefire talks.

Tehran, meanwhile, struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuwait as part of its ongoing campaign targeting the Gulf Arab states.