Trump Says US Could ‘Take The Oil’ in Iran, Seize Export Hub: FT

President Donald Trump said he wanted to “take the oil” in Iran, possibly seizing the export hub of Kharg Island, the Financial Times reported.

Trump’s interview with the FT comes as thousands of US troops massed in the Persian Gulf region, including an amphibious assault team that arrived on Saturday. Portions of the 82nd Airborne is also on its way.