
Marines Plan to Seize Iran Islands
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Marines Plan to Seize Iran Islands
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US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Marines Plan to Seize Iran Islands. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00On March 19th, U.S. military leaders are eyeing a plan where Marine C's key islands along Iran's southern coast to reopen the strait of Hormuz and safeguard commercial shipping from threats. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, a rapid response force of 2,200 troops aboard the amphibious ship USS. Tripoli is already deployed nearby for possible sea and air assaults. Former commanders note this approach keeps U.S. forces off mainland Iran while breaking up Iran's fast boats, mines, and missiles that target vessels. In the area, potential targets include Kesham Island at the strait's entrance, along with Hormuz, Kish, and Carg Islands, where Marines could grab Iran's main oil. Export point as leverage without wrecking it. Positioning troops there would build a buffer zone to ease threats and support ongoing air strikes, paving the way for safer passage through this. Critical Waterway.
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