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The United States is preparing for a possible 'final blow' options against Iran if reported peace talks fail. The US is considering seizing key islands
including Kharg, Abu Musa and blockading oil routes, or launching massive airstrikes, possibly ground operations. According to Axios report, US is deploying forces but a decision regarding this is yet to be taken.
What Are Trump's Options If US Goes For 'Final Blow'
- Seize or block Kharg Island - Iran’s main oil export hub
- Invade or control Larak Island - A key passage to Strait of Hormuz control
- Take Abu Musa, nearby islands
- Block or seize Iranian oil tankers in the region
- Launch massive airstrikes on nuclear and energy sites
- Extreme ground operations inside Iran to secure nuclear material
On Monday, Donald Trump said that he was putting a five-day hold on the fighting against Iran as the United States was trying to engage them in talks. Though Trump claimed US and Iran are negotiating, Tehran has confirmed that it doesn't want to enter any negotiations and vows to continue the fighting till the end of the war. The US on the other side has sent a 15-point peace proposal to Iran to which the latter responded with five demands, with no response from Washington so far.
