Why Iran's Kharg Island could decide the fate of the Strait of Hormuz and how a US invasion could ignite a

Kharg Island: Iran has significantly reinforced its military presence on Kharg Island, deploying anti-armour mines, shoulder-fired missiles, and additional personnel to deter a potential ground operation by the United States. While the Trump administration views the seizure of the island—which handles 90% of Irans crude exports—as a leverage point to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf allies and military experts have cautioned against the high risk of American casualties and regional infrastructure retaliation.