By Muhammad Mamman
The United States is actively considering a range of aggressive “boots on the ground” military options inside Iran, signalling a potential escalation in an already volatile conflict.
Among the strategies under discussion are plans to secure control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, potentially through seizing sections of Iran’s coastline to guarantee the passage of international shipping. 
Officials are also weighing the capture of Kharg Island, Iran’s primary oil export hub responsible for up to 90–95 percent of the country’s crude shipments, in a move that could severely cripple Tehran’s economy. 
In parallel, discussions have included the possibility of deploying special forces to seize or neutralise Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium, a step framed as central to preventing the country from advancing its nuclear capabilities. 
While no final decision has been announced, the reported options underscore a dramatic expansion in US military planning, with troop deployments and naval build-ups already underway in the region. 
The developments raise fears of a broader regional war, with global energy markets and geopolitical stability hanging in the balance.
