Trump reportedly considers occupying or blockading Harker Island

CryptocurrencySniper · 2026-03-20T11:43:33+00:00

The US Navy's USS Tripoli amphibious assault ship recently sailed near Singapore's coast, with an estimated arrival in the Middle East in about a week. Analysts point out that this deployment may be preparation for US military ground operations or island-capture warfare against Iran, aimed at forcing Iran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz, although such action carries extremely high risks.

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2026-03-20 11:43:33

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The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship “Leroy” originally deployed in Japan has recently been spotted sailing off the coast of Singapore. According to The Wall Street Journal on March 19, this amphibious assault ship will arrive in the Middle East in a week. What is the U.S. military’s series of actions aiming for? Is it preparing for ground operations? Military commentator Wei Dongxu analyzed that the “Leroy” can indeed serve as a platform for ground combat or island seizure operations. According to The Wall Street Journal, if the Marine Corps takes control of Iran’s oil export hub, Hormuz Island, the U.S. could use this as leverage to force Iran to relinquish control of the Strait of Hormuz. However, if the U.S. military forcibly seizes the island and controls the oil, heavy casualties are inevitable.

According to Axios today (March 20), citing informed sources, the Trump administration is considering pressuring Iran by occupying or blockading Hormuz Island, aiming to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Several sources said the plan is still under evaluation and no final decision has been made.

(Source: CCTV International News)

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