New Delhi, April 22 -- The US President Donald Trump-led administration remains certain that a naval blockade of Iranian ports will force Tehran to submit. This strategic chokehold is designed to saturate Kharg Island's storage capacity and ultimately force the shutdown of Iran's "fragile oil wells."

Kharg, a vital coral island in the Persian Gulf, serves as the primary gateway for nearly 90% of Iran's oil exports, Hindustan Times reported. Historically, it has facilitated the shipment of millions of barrels of crude oil daily to global markets. The United States is leveraging this pressure to secure a permanent ceasefire, aiming to end the hostilities that erupted on 28 February and destabilised the entire Gulf region.

On Tuesday, Pres...