The United States is reportedly considering military action to force Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil export route. According to the Wall Street Journal, the US is deploying approximately 2,200 Marine Corps personnel from Japan to the Middle East, with plans to potentially seize Kharg Island, Iran's key oil export hub. This move aims to pressure Iran into reopening the strait. Former US Central Command Commander Frank McKenzie highlighted the potential for significant economic impact, stating that the US could either destroy the island's oil infrastructure or use its occupation as leverage in negotiations.