US could take Iran's main oil export hub 'at a time of our choosing,' Jack Keane says

Retired four-star Army Gen. Jack Keane said the United States could choose to seize Iran's main oil export hub, warning the regime that its most critical economic lifeline remains vulnerable as U.S. forces continue dismantling Tehran's military capabilities.

"Would we take it in the future? Those options are there for the president, likely towards the end of this? Because, if we take Kharg Island, either we occupy it or blockade it, there's a number of things that we can do."

Keane said such a move would effectively put the Iranian regime in "checkmate," given how heavily its economy depends on the island.

"Now we [would] own all of their major assets. It's 50% of their budget, 60% of the revenue, 80, 90% of the distribution points for their oil," he said.

Keane's remarks come as the U.S. and Israel continue their military campaign against Iran, targeting the regime's offensive capabilities and threatening further action against its energy infrastructure.