Could the US take control of Iran’s southern islands?
Summary
The United States has recently attacked several Iranian islands and coastal cities, raising questions about whether it plans to take control of Iranian territory. Experts say the US has the military power to seize some islands but holding them would be difficult and costly due to ongoing Iranian attacks.Key Facts
- US forces struck Iran’s Qeshm, Kish, and Abu Musa islands, along with southern coastal cities like Bandar Abbas.
- There is speculation that the US might try to take control of Iranian islands, a plan discussed earlier this year.
- President Donald Trump avoided ruling out a military operation to seize Iranian islands in a recent interview.
- The US has about 50,000 soldiers stationed in the Middle East and the military ability to capture small islands.
- Experts say holding and supplying the islands would be challenging because of Iranian attacks from nearby land and sea.
- Seizing multiple islands would require a large amphibious campaign involving thousands of troops and substantial logistical support.
- Captured islands would be vulnerable to continuous Iranian missile, drone, and artillery attacks.
- Taking the islands might strengthen Iran’s position by allowing it to portray the US as an occupier.
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