"Thousands of US marines aboard navy amphibious ships from the 31st and 11th expeditionary units have been deployed to the Middle East from Asia. Another 2,000-odd paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne are also being sent to the theatre."
"The most prominent target has been Kharg Island, a coral outcrop of less than 9 sq miles, off Iran's coast. The island is the site through which about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports flow."
"Trump has suggested an attack against Kharg Island as far back as the 1980s, when he told the Guardian he would do a number on Kharg Island; I'd go in and take it if Iran fired on US ships."
"The lack of heavy armoured units, logistical depth and other elements needed for a protracted military conflict will limit the White House's ability to escalate the conflict, however, potentially extending a stalemate that could be devastating to the international economy."
US troops, including thousands of marines and paratroopers, are being deployed to the Middle East as part of efforts to negotiate a ceasefire with Iran. The deployment aims to provide leverage in reopening the Strait of Hormuz and degrading Iran's military capabilities. Kharg Island, crucial for Iran's oil exports, is a primary target. However, the lack of heavy units may limit the US's ability to escalate the conflict, potentially leading to a prolonged stalemate that could harm the global economy.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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