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Trump mulls Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open Hormuz Strait, Axios reports

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March ‌20 (Reuters) - The ​Trump administration ⁠is considering plans ​to occupy ‌or blockade Iran's Kharg ⁠Island ⁠to pressure Iran to reopen ‌the Strait ⁠of ‌Hormuz, Axios ​reported on Friday, ‌citing four ​sources ⁠with knowledge ‌of ⁠the issue.

(Reporting by Rishabh ​Jaiswal ‌in Bengaluru, ⁠Editing ​by William ​Maclean)

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