White House Warns US Can Strike Iran’s Kharg Island Anytime

The White House says US forces can “take out” Iran’s Kharg Island at any moment if the President gives the order. This statement follows a report that the administration was weighing plans to blockade or occupy the strategic oil hub. Officials say the goal is to pressure Tehran into reopening the Strait of Hormuz after Iran largely blocked the vital shipping lane. The US is also sending additional Marines to the Middle East, suggesting preparations for a possible ground operation. Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly emphasized that detailed plans are ready for any action against the “terrorist Iranian regime.” She noted that the President has already targeted more than 40 minelaying vessels and warned of further strikes on island infrastructure if the blockade persists.

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