As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground?
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The US is deploying troops to the Middle East, including marines and paratroopers, amid diplomatic efforts to address tensions with Iran. While the US Secretary of State suggests goals can be achieved without ground troops, the deployment gives President Trump the option to order an assault, potentially to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or weaken Iran's ability to close it. A potential target is Kharg Island, a key site for Iran's oil exports. The scale of the deployment is smaller than past operations, and an assault on Kharg Island would be a complex amphibious landing. The long-term implications of holding the island and compelling Iran to negotiate remain uncertain.
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AI-ExtractedKharg Island is the site through which about 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports flow.
Another 2,000-odd paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne are also being sent to the theatre.
Thousands of US marines aboard navy amphibious ships have been deployed to the Middle East from Asia.
The US has already hit 90 targets on Kharg Island.
The US believes it will be able to achieve its goals without boots on the ground.
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