The US president's best options are capturing oil export infra like Kharg Island, and seizing Iran’s coastline to control Strait of Hormuz. Both come with considerable risks, as Iran has long prepared for these scenarios. Besides, there isn’t much global support for Trump’s moves
After US bombed Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iranian oil exports, and dispatched marines and amphibious assault ships, such as USS Tripoli, to the region, talk of a US ground offensive has increased. But how might such an offensive unfold?