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2026-07-15
U.S. President Trump said the U.S. held talks with Iran on Tuesday.
U.S. President Trump said the U.S. held talks with Iran on Tuesday.
2026-07-15
Trump’s refusal this week to rule out seizing Iranian islands has revived speculation about US intentions. Andreas Krieg, associate professor of security studies at King’s College London, said a temporary seizure is materially different from long‑ter
Trump’s refusal this week to rule out seizing Iranian islands has revived speculation about US intentions. Andreas Krieg, associate professor of security studies at King’s College London, said a temporary seizure is materially different from long‑term control and sustainability; Qeshm is particularly problematic because of its size and proximity to the Iranian mainland. Smaller islands such as Hengam would be easier to take but remain within range of Iranian artillery, missiles, drones and fast‑boat swarms. Simultaneous operations across multiple islands would amount to a large‑scale amphibious campaign rather than a limited raid. Even if US forces secured islands, Iran could still disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; garrisons would be exposed to sustained attack and would allow Tehran to frame the move as an occupation. Krieg estimates a limited initial seizure would require about 5,000-10,000 troops including air defence, engineers, logistics, medical and command elements, with requirements rising sharply for multi-island or long-term occupation; Iran could instead opt to attrit garrisons over time. Nader Hashemi, professor of Middle East politics at Georgetown University, said he doubts Washington would attempt seizures—especially Kharg—citing likely heavy US casualties and a domestic political backlash among Trump’s MAGA supporters that could draw comparisons to the Iraq war.
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