Israeli media reports US considering ground operation to seize Iran's Kharg Island
2026-03-23 05:01
Odaily According to a disclosure by Israel's Jerusalem Post on the 23rd, senior US officials recently informed Israel and other countries that the US "may have no choice" but to launch a ground military operation against Iran's Kharg Island. The report cited two informed sources stating that the US military is accelerating the deployment of thousands of Marines and naval personnel to the Middle East region. This deployment includes the amphibious assault ship "Boxer," the amphibious transport dock "Portland," and the dock landing ship "Comstock," collectively carrying approximately 4,500 Marines and other combat personnel. (Xinhua News Agency)
