US President Donald Trump is threatening to take over or destroy Iran's main oil export hub at Kharg Island. Trump admits such a move would require boots on the ground. But, given the nature of this conflict, will he take that chance? And why does Kharg Island matter so much?

In this episode: 

• Negar Mortazavi, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for International Policy
• Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council
• Alexandre Vautravers, Defence Policy Specialist and Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Military Review

Host: James Bays

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