How the US could try to seize Iran’s Kharg Island

If the US does decide to invade Kharg Island then it would most likely be a temporary measure intended to put pressure on Iran by cutting off its fuel exports until it relinquished its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's busiest oil shipping lanes - and concede..

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US President Donald Trump has indicated a potential military operation to seize Iran’s crucial oil export terminal at Kharg Island, aiming to pressure Iran into concessions.

Kharg Island handles approximately 90% of Iran’s oil exports.
Key entities involved include the US military, particularly the Marines and 82nd Airborne Division, and the Iranian regime.
Risks include potential heavy casualties for both sides and the challenge of holding the island against ongoing bombardment, with similar scenarios cited in Ukraine.

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