Occupying Iran's Kharg island could be 'dangerous and risky' for US forces

More American forces are reaching the Middle East. Before their arrival, the U.S.

Key takeaways

Quick scan — what you need to know:

• More American forces are reaching the Middle East.
• Before their arrival, the U.S.
• military had already built up the largest American force in the region in more than 20 years.
• While State Secretary Marco Rubio said US objectives could be met without ground operations, President Donald Trump later said he would like to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export point.

Background

What led here, in plain terms:

• FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar looks at how likely this would be.
• More American forces are reaching the Middle East.
• Before their arrival, the U.S.
• military had already built up the largest American force in the region in more than 20 years.

Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Before their arrival, the U.S.
• military had already built up the largest American force in the region in more than 20 years.
• While State Secretary Marco Rubio said US objectives could be met without ground operations, President Donald Trump later said he would like to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export point.