Senior US officials have told their counterparts in Israel and other countries that the United States may have no choice but to launch a ground military operation to capture Iran’s Kharg Island.

Axar.az reports, citing JP, the U.S. military has accelerated the deployment of thousands of Marines and Navy personnel to the Middle East.

This deployment includes the USS Boxer Amphibious Readiness Group, featuring the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer – which functions as a light aircraft carrier – alongside the amphibious transport docks USS Portland and USS Comstock.

These three vessels carry approximately 4,500 Marines and additional combat personnel.

Located in the Persian Gulf, Kharg Island serves as Iran’s primary hub for oil exports, with 90% of its crude oil destined for China.