Trump’s plan to ‘grab Iran by the balls’
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Key Points:
- Former US President Donald Trump, in a 1988 interview, threatened harsh action against Iran, specifically targeting Kharg Island, a critical Iranian oil export hub; nearly 40 years later, similar military plans appear underway.
- The US has deployed two Marine Expeditionary Units, totaling over 4,000 marines with amphibious assault ships and advanced aircraft, potentially preparing for an invasion of Kharg Island to weaken Iran and leverage negotiations.
- Kharg Island, located near the Strait of Hormuz, is heavily fortified and vital for Iran's oil exports, with previous US airstrikes targeting military installations there, though the current strength of Iranian forces on the island is uncertain.
- The US government has not formally decided on an
