The Pentagon is weighing military options for a potential “final blow” against
Iran, including ground operations and large-scale bombing, according to US
officials. Proposed scenarios include targeting key islands such as Kharg
Island, Larak Island, and Abu Musa, or disrupting oil shipments in the Strait of
Hormuz. While Donald Trump has not made a decision and officials describe these
plans as hypothetical, preparations for escalation are underway. Iran has
rejected initial US demands but remains open to talks, though deep
mistrust—particularly from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—continues to
hinder progress.
