How a US assault on Kharg Island could unfold
The US is considering seizing Kharg Island, Iran's oil export hub, to gain leverage over the Iranian regime. Such a move would give the US control over virtually all of Iran's oil exports, but would also expose American forces to casualties and potential open-ended conflict.
The US is weighing options to take Kharg Island, where 90% of Iran's oil is loaded onto tankers. The island is a vital oil export hub and seizing it would give the US control over Iran's oil exports. The US military is capable of taking the island, but holding it would be a challenge. The Pentagon is deploying thousands of troops to the region, including paratroopers and Marines. The US hopes to use the island as leverage to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Seizing the island would be a significant escalation, exposing American forces to casualties and potential conflict.
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