Thousands of US troops arrive in Middle East as Iran threatens to set ground forces on fire
The US has sent 3,500 troops to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate, with President Trump considering seizing Iran's oil hub Kharg Island. The move comes as Iran threatens to respond to any US ground invasion, with the conflict already causing significant disruption to global energy supplies and economies.
Thousands of US troops have arrived in the Middle East. The 3,500-strong force arrived aboard the USS Tripoli. President Trump is considering seizing Iranian oil hub Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iran's oil exports. Taking control of Kharg would give the US the ability to disrupt Iran's energy trade. The US and Iran have been meeting, with Trump saying Tehran's new leaders seem reasonable. Iran has warned it will not accept humiliation and is ready to respond if US soldiers are deployed.
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