Breaking News: U.S. media Axios reported today that Trump is considering occupying or blockading Iran's Khark Island to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but no decision has been made yet.
"He wants the Hormuz Strait to be open... If he has to occupy Khark Island, he will do it,"
The plan may require more strikes and reinforcement troops before a ground operation. The risks are high, and whether it will succeed remains questionable: "We need about a month to weaken the Iranians... then take over the island."
Comment: Khark Island handles 90% of Iran's crude oil exports, accounting for over 60% of its foreign exchange income, and is crucial to Iran's fate. Any touch on it would trigger a full-scale war, not only causing oil prices to surge and severely damaging the global economy, but also plunging the U.S. military into long-term attrition. The island is only 25 kilometers from the Iranian mainland, and the entire island is under saturation coverage of Iranian coastal artillery, missiles, and drones. This seemingly tough plan by the U.S. is a short-term deterrent gimmick, and a huge strategic trap in the long run.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860179664696329/
Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author.