美军或夺岛以迫使伊朗开放霍尔木兹海峡

Group 1 - The United States is increasing troop deployment to the Middle East, potentially targeting Iran's key oil export hub to pressure Iran into opening the Strait of Hormuz [1] - Approximately 2,200 U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit are en route to the Middle East, expected to arrive in about a week [1] - The U.S. may aim to occupy Khark Island as leverage against Iran, which is crucial for Iran's oil exports, with 90% of its oil exported from this location [1] Group 2 - Former U.S. Central Command Chief Frank McKenzie stated that the U.S. could either destroy Khark Island's oil infrastructure or occupy it as a bargaining chip [1] - Other islands near the Strait of Hormuz, such as Qeshm Island, Kish Island, and Hormuz Island, may also be targeted by U.S. forces [1] - Retired U.S. Navy Admiral John Miller indicated that U.S. forces would be in a favorable strategic position to intercept Iranian fast boats and counter missile threats to maritime traffic [1]