The administration of Donald Trump is weighing plans to occupy or blockade Kharg Island to pressure Tehran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported citing four sources.

The move is being considered as Washington looks to break Iran’s grip on shipping through the strait, disruption of which has sent global energy prices surging. Kharg Island, located about 15 miles offshore, processes nearly 90% of Iran’s crude exports, making it a critical node in global oil supply chains.

-India Times