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US readies ground operation to seize Iran’s Kharg Island

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US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that Iran couldface complete destruction unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz, callingTehran’s defiance a 47-year-long challenge that demands consequences.

    In a post on Truth Social, Trump framed the threat as “PEACETHROUGH STRENGTH, TO PUT IT MILDLY!!!,” while criticizing NATO for failing toact.

    American media outlets reported that US officials briefedcounterparts in Israel and other countries that a ground operation to seizeIran’s Kharg Island could become the only option if tensions escalate. The USmilitary has accelerated deployments to the region, placing thousands of Marinesaboard the USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the transport ships USSPortland and USS Comstock. The forces include roughly 4,500 Marines andadditional combat units.

    Last week, US strikes targeted military positions on KhargIsland. Trump later confirmed the operations destroyed military sites whilesparing most of the oil infrastructure, cautioning that renewed shippingdisruptions could trigger further action.

    Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed alloptions remain open, including a potential military deployment, noting that‘’escalation may be necessary to reduce overall tensions with Iran.’’

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