Trump said he could control the Strait of Hormuz within two minutes.
Currently, ships passing through the strait must obtain permission from Iran to proceed.
The New York Times cited U.S. military sources reporting that hundreds of American special operations personnel have been redeployed to the Middle East, although their specific missions remain undetermined.
According to the report, the deployed forces include Army Rangers and Navy Special Operations units. Their exact locations are being kept confidential, but sources say they are already within range to conduct operations against Iran.
The New York Times noted that these forces might be used for:
- Ensuring maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz
- Conducting operations on Khark Island
- Attempting to gain control over Iran's enriched uranium stockpile
The publication added that these special forces have joined the previously deployed 2,500 marines and 2,500 sailors stationed in the region; U.S. military forces in the Middle East now exceed 50,000 personnel in total.
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