The US is considering a ground operation to seize Iran's Kharg Island, a key oil export termina

U.S. Signals Potential Ground Operation Against Iran's Kharg Island—Thousands of Marines Deploying

The ground option is on the table. According to the Jerusalem Post, senior U.S. officials have told Israel and other allies that Washington "may have no choice" but to hit Iran's Kharg Island with ground forces. The report, citing two sources, says the U.S. is rushing thousands of Marines and naval personnel to the region. The amphibious ships USS Boxer, USS Portland, and USS Comstock are part of the move—carrying about 4,500 troops.