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Eko

(9,988 posts) Wed Mar 25, 2026, 11:00 PM Wednesday

I think dump is going to put troops on Hormuz Island. [View all]

It was used by the Portuguese to control the straight before, does not have oil on it that can be attacked by the Iranians and is in a much better point to control the straight. It is also close to Bandar Abbas airport that could be taken over and used as a staging point in the south of Iran.
My bets on that if we do put boots on the ground.
I'm in no way saying that it will be safe at all for the troops but it is less defended and presents a better strategic point for us. If he listens to the Generals. If.

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I think dump is going to put troops on Hormuz Island. [View all] Eko Wednesday OP

Even in their fantasy, how does that help secure the Strait? RockRaven Wednesday #1

Because its right there at the narrow point and has a great vantage point to drop anti air to stop those. Eko Wednesday #3

The owners and insurers of those tankers don't need a marginal improvement in risk rate RockRaven Wednesday #6

Well im sure if you read further down you could see where I dont think this is a good idea at all Eko Wednesday #9

The cliffs that overlook that on the Iranian side of the straight flying rabbit Wednesday #7

Only 14 miles away, gab13by13 Wednesday #11

Is it higher than our planes can fly? Eko Wednesday #13

No, but you can fly Shaheds from miles away. flying rabbit Thursday #21

Aren't we sending troops to repair the runway on Kharg Island that we blew up? gab13by13 Wednesday #14

Look, just take a breath and re-read the post. Eko Wednesday #15

Boots on the ground translates into bodies on the tarmack. patphil Wednesday #2

This is the second worse one. Eko Wednesday #4

Dont misunderstand me, I dont support this at all but it is the most stragetic option for them. Eko Wednesday #5

Krasnov doesn't give a shit. gab13by13 Wednesday #10

It's 186 miles from Kharg to Bandar Abbas gab13by13 Wednesday #8

There is no oil on Hormuz Island. Eko Wednesday #12

Shit, I'm on the wrong Island and so is Krasnov, gab13by13 Wednesday #16

Taking Kharg Island may kill Iran economically, Ill give you that. Eko Wednesday #18

Well, I think the arrogance in this WH is going to underestimate the intelligence of Iranians hlthe2b Wednesday #17

I fear that too. Eko Wednesday #19

That would be tragic Diraven Thursday #20