"To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran but some stupid people back in the U.S. say: why are you doing that? But they're stupid people."
"Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't. We have a lot of options. It would also mean we had to be there [in Kharg Island] for a while."
"The people we're dealing with are a totally different group of people... [They] are very professional."
Trump stated his desire to take oil from Iran, particularly through seizing Kharg Island, which is crucial for oil exports. He acknowledged that such an action could lead to increased U.S. casualties and a prolonged conflict. Trump mentioned the need for a longer troop presence if Kharg Island were taken, asserting that it could be done easily due to a lack of defenses. He also indicated a belief in a regime change in Iran, noting that the current leaders are more professional than before.
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