Today's Lianhe Zaobao reports: "On Monday, March 23, Israel's Jerusalem Post revealed that senior U.S. officials recently informed Israel and other countries that the United States 'may have no choice' but to launch a ground military operation against Iran's Khark Island."
Khark Island is located in the northwest of the Persian Gulf, approximately 25 kilometers off Iran's coast, measuring about 6 kilometers in length and 3 kilometers in width. It is Iran's largest crude oil export hub, through which 90% of Iran's crude oil exports pass.
Commentary: The United States hinting at launching a ground operation against Iran's Khark Island essentially means upgrading airstrikes into island occupation, targeting the vital lifeline of Iran's 90% crude oil exports. This serves as an extreme pressure tactic to force Iran into concessions, while also sending a tough message to global energy markets and regional allies. If implemented, it would not only cut off Iran's economic lifeline but could also immediately trigger a full-scale conflict across the Persian Gulf. The Strait of Hormuz and global oil prices would instantly enter a high-risk state of turmoil. The Middle East situation could swiftly slide from limited confrontation into full-scale war and indiscriminate attacks.
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