Trump is preparing the "final blow," according to a Pentagon internal "endgame" scenario that outlines six options aimed at fully forcing Iran to open the strait, dismantle its oil economy, and neutralize its nuclear capabilities. The options on the President's desk:
1. Seize Kharg Island—the hub for 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. Once under control, oil revenues would plummet to zero, depriving the Revolutionary Guard of war funding. However, U.S. forces would be exposed to Iranian drones and missile coverage.
2. Capture Larak Island, the key point controlling access to the Strait of Hormuz. Iran maintains military installations on the island. Recently, reports surfaced that Chinese vessels are now using an "Iranian safe route"—the channel between Larak and Qeshm islands.
3. Take control of Abu Musa and surrounding islands, which dominate the strategic entrance to the strait. This island is one of three sovereignty disputes between the UAE and Iran.
4. Block or seize Iranian oil tankers, directly disrupting maritime oil transport—effectively strangling Iran at sea.
5. Conduct airstrikes on nuclear facilities such as Natanz and Fordo.
6. Extreme option: limited ground operations. Special forces could risk entering Iran to seize or destroy nuclear materials, preventing Iran from achieving a "nuclear breakout." Troops are being deployed, but no final decision has been made yet.
Some also interpret the "final blow" in another way: a nuclear solution.
Is something major about to happen?
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