From Newsmax:
The Pentagon is preparing potential "final blow" military options against Iran, including precision invasions of strategic islands and possible ground operations inside the country as President Donald Trump weighs how to end the conflict quickly while avoiding a prolonged war. According to U.S. officials cited by Axios on Thursday, the plans under discussion include seizing or blockading key Iranian positions such as Kharg Island — the country's main oil export hub — and islands near the Strait of Hormuz, including Larak and Abu Musa.
Other options involve intercepting Iranian oil shipments or launching large-scale airstrikes on nuclear facilities. Some scenarios also contemplate deploying ground forces to secure enriched uranium sites, though such operations are described by the White House as hypothetical and highly risky. The proposals reflect growing pressure on Tehran as diplomatic efforts stall and the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains threatened. (Read more.)
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