US media: The United States is developing a "lethal strike" military plan against Iran, which may include deploying ground troops and large-scale bombings.

U.S. officials and sources reported on the 26th that the U.S. Department of Defense is developing a “lethal strike” military plan against Iran, which may include ground forces and large-scale bombings.

The report states that some U.S. officials believe that demonstrating strong military power to end the conflict could create more leverage for peace negotiations or at least give President Trump the opportunity to claim victory.

Sources told the media that the proposed “lethal strike” plan includes invading or blockading Iran’s main oil export hub, Kharg Island; attacking the strategic location of Larak Island, which Iran uses to control the Strait of Hormuz; seizing Abu Musa Island and two other small islands at the western entrance of the strait; and blocking or seizing ships transporting Iranian oil on the eastern side of the Strait of Hormuz.

Additionally, the U.S. military has drafted plans for ground operations deep into Iran to obtain highly enriched uranium buried within nuclear facilities. Another option is large-scale airstrikes to prevent Iran from acquiring these nuclear materials in the future.

Although Trump has not yet made a final decision on these plans, and the White House describes