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US deploys 2,000 paratroopers from ‘Immediate Response Force’ to Middle East amid escalation: Report

Around 2,000 elite paratroopers are heading to the Middle East, bolstering US military options as President Trump explores diplomatic avenues with Iran. This deployment, alongside thousands of Marines, signals a significant escalation. The troops could be positioned for operations near Iran's oil hub, Kharg Island, or to secure vital shipping…

The Times of India

Pentagon weighs sending in 3,000 troops to help Iran war, including potentially seizing main oil hub: report

Senior Pentagon officials may reportedly deploy the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division’s ‘Immediate Response Force’ to help in the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran

The Independent UK

‘We did Iwo Jima. We can do this’: Sen. Lindsey Graham says on Kharg Island

Sen. Lindsey Graham from South Carolina has been a fervent supporter of President Donald Trump’s war on Iran. But even his recent comments about Kharg Island stirred up criticism from other GOP members.

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Lindsey Graham slammed after treating US troops as ‘expendable cattle’, GOP Rep. says he has ‘lack of respect’

It's real easy to sacrifice other peoples' kids, huh?

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US can 'take out' Iran's Kharg Island at any time, warns White House

The White House stated the US military can "take out" Iran's Kharg Island at any time if President Trump orders it, following reports of potential occupation or blockade plans. This comes as the U.S. deploys additional Marines to the Middle East amid an effective Iranian blockade of the Strait of…

The Times of India

Trump ‘considering ground invasion of Iranian island’ to achieve crucial goal

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The Independent UK

Trump hints at wind down of war as US prepares to send more troops to Gulf

Washington considers Kharg Island takeover as Donald Trump calls Nato allies ‘cowards’ for refusal to ‘help open’ strait of Hormuz

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S&P Futures Slip as Oil Prices Rise on Kharg Island Takeover Report

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are trending down -0.40% this morning as oil prices continued to rise amid waning hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.

Barchart

Trump mulls risky Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open strait

Such a ground operation would put U.S. troops more directly in harm's way.

Axios

Lindsey Graham tells Trump there’s ‘no reason’ to invade Iran, but then immediately demands he seize a crucial Iranian territory

He believes it can seal the fate of this war.

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Why Trump's Kharg Island attacks could make the oil crisis worse

Trump is weighing a seizure of Iran's critical oil depot on Kharg Island, U.S. officials told Axios.

Axios

‘Struck more than 7,000 targets’: Donald Trump says Iran has been ‘literally obliterated’ as he presses allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump declared Iran's military "literally obliterated" after over 7,000 strikes, claiming significant reductions in missile and drone attacks. Despite asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, he urged allies to assist in securing shipping, but faced cool responses from key nations like Germany and Japan.

The Times of India

The strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island seem to be a fantasy Trump has been harboring for close to four decades

He said he wanted this war even before I was born.

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Trump Says US Could Strike Iran's Kharg Island Again 'Just for Fun'

Amid rising tensions, Trump suggests further strikes on Iran's strategic Kharg Island, a key oil hub, raising concerns over global energy stability.

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Explainer: Why Kharg Island is vital to Iran and the global economy

Strikes have already hit military infrastructure on a small Iranian island in the Persian Gulf — but if oil facilities are targeted next, the global economy could face a serious shock.

Latin Times

Trump Reportedly Considering Operation In Iran That Could Require Boots On The Ground

President Donald Trump is considering an operation to seize Iran's key oil infrastructure in Kharg Island, something that would require having boots on the ground, according to a new report.

Axios

Trump eyes "Hormuz Coalition," seizure of Iran's Kharg Island oil hub

Seizing Kharg Island would require U.S. boots on the ground.

The Guardian - AU

Oil prices rise after Trump claims US ‘totally demolished’ Iran’s Kharg Island export hub

Another weekend of violence compounded global market concerns over war in the Middle East, following US strikes on the vital oil hub

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The Times of India

Kharg Island: Iran's oil hub in the crosshairs

NEW DELHI: US airstrikes on Kharg Island, the nerve centre of Iran's oil export network, have sharply escalated tensions in West Asia and raised fears of further disruption in global energy supplies. While Iran claimed that oil operations on the island continued despite the attack, it warned that retaliation could…

The Times of India

Kharg Island: Trump's mercy shot on Iran's oil lifeline could reshape the war

The US has conducted airstrikes on military installations on Iran's Kharg Island, a vital oil export hub, while largely sparing oil infrastructure. President Trump cited "reasons of decency" but warned of reconsideration if shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is threatened. The move highlights the island's strategic importance for Iran's…

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: president says Iran’s Kharg Island ‘demolished’ and threatens more strikes ‘just for fun’

Trump also questions whether Iran’s new supreme leader ‘is even alive’ while deflating hopes of a deal with Tehran to end conflict – key US politics stories from 14 March 2026 at a glance

The Times of India

‘Just for fun’: Trump signals fresh US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island

US President Donald Trump indicated potential further strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, stating previous actions "totally demolished" most of its oil infrastructure. While reporting strikes on military facilities, Trump warned energy infrastructure could be targeted if Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Guardian - AU

Iranian foreign minister claims Israeli strikes on fuel depots are ‘ecocide’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - US

Trump says US may strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub ‘just for fun’

In comments to NBC News, US president also deflates hope of deal with Tehran, saying ‘terms aren’t good enough’

The Times of India

Evacuate ports, docks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah: Iran warns; claims 'American hideouts' in UAE emirates 'used' to strike oil hub Kharg Island amid war with US-Israel

Tensions surge as Iran warns residents to evacuate UAE ports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, claiming they are used by US forces. This unprecedented threat follows US strikes on Iran's oil hub, escalating fears of a wider regional conflict. The warning highlights the vulnerability of vital economic centers and global…

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