In an interview with The Financial Times, former President Trump suggested that his priority in Iran is to take control of the country's oil industry. This statement comes in the context of the war launched by the United States and Israel. Trump compared his plans in Iran to the takeover in Venezuela earlier this year, where he sought to control the oil industry through a partnership with key figures in the existing power structure.

"To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran but some stupid people back in the US say: 'why are you doing that?' But they’re stupid people," Trump told The Financial Times. This statement generated controversy and highlighted his intentions in the region.

Some, including Senator Lindsey Graham, have urged Trump to take Kharg Island, through which Iran exports 80 to 90 percent of its oil. This action would be considered a way to weaken the Tehran regime and its economic stability. Trump mentioned that they had many options, including the possibility of taking Kharg Island. This island is strategic because it is key to Iranian oil exports.

Trump acknowledged that taking Kharg Island would not be a quick operation. "It would also mean we had to be there for a while," he said, which would imply a sustained military commitment.

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world's daily oil supply passes through, causing chaos in global energy markets. This is hitting Asian economies particularly hard, given their reliance on oil from the Middle East. The United States is also feeling the impact, with gas prices at their highest levels in years. Control of the strait and oil production are crucial to the global economy.

The situation in the Strait of Hormuz and potential intervention in Iran have significant implications for the global economy and energy markets.

Lawmakers from both parties have expressed fears of a "forever war" in Iran and have voiced concerns about the growing cost to U.S. forces and weapons stockpiles. The Pentagon has deployed thousands of Marines and sailors toward Iran in recent days, at the same time that Trump has tried to open negotiations with senior Iranian officials.

Trump stated that an agreement could be reached "fairly quickly." He also said that he spoke with Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who, he said, authorized the passage of 10 Pakistani-flagged oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz as a confidence-building measure. Trump said there was agreement to allow another 20 vessels to pass.

Ghalibaf previously denied holding talks with Trump, and Iran has publicly insisted that it will not end the war on U.S. or Israeli terms, issuing its own set of demands last week. This stance by Iran further complicates the situation and suggests that any negotiations will be difficult. Iran's refusal to concede to U.S. conditions is a key factor in regional tension. The situation remains volatile and subject to change.