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Trump threatens to invade Iran's Kharg Island, then says Americans lack the 'stomach for it'
US President Donald Trump initially threatened to seize Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil export hub, but later retracted the statement, citing a lack of public support for a costly military operation. The Trump administration had previously considered similar plans but abandoned them due to anticipated high casualties and logistical challenges.
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