In his statement, he drew parallels with the situation in Venezuela and noted that the U.S. has several possible scenarios for further action. According to him, Washington could either seize the island or keep this decision open.
The publication emphasizes that such a step, like an attack or seizure of this important export point, carries serious risks, including the likelihood of increased casualties among American servicemen and the potential for a prolonged conflict.
In the past, The Washington Post reported that the Pentagon is preparing for a possible ground operation against Iran that could last several weeks. It is emphasized that this is not about a full-scale invasion, but rather more restrained actions, including raids to capture strategic facilities such as the island of Khark.
