Breaking News: According to U.S. media outlet Axios, if negotiations fail, the United States is preparing potentially "final strike" options against Iran, such as occupying key islands (like Qeshm Island and Abu Musa Island), blockading oil shipping routes, or launching large-scale air strikes (and possibly ground operations). Troops are being deployed, but no final decision has been made yet.
Options under the Trump administration's "final strike" plan include:
• Occupying or blocking Qeshm Island (Iran's primary oil export hub).
• Invading and controlling Larak Island (a critical strategic point controlling the Strait of Hormuz).
• Seizing Abu Musa Island and surrounding islands (strategic entry points to the strait).
• Intercepting or detaining Iranian oil tankers in the region.
• Launching large-scale air strikes on Iran’s nuclear and energy facilities.
• (More extreme option) Deploying ground forces inside Iran to secure nuclear materials.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1860729969306778/
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