11 jun 2026
The US would need at least 1,200 troops to take Kharg Island, experts say

If President Donald Trump decides to order the U.S. military to capture Kharg Island from Iran, the operation would require at least 1,200 troops, experts told Task & Purpose. Whether or not that number would be enough to hold the island is less clear. For the moment, it is uncertain whether U.S.
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