Why these 6 Iranian islands could be crucial to Trump's "final blow" of the war

President Trump is considering a range of options for military escalation with Iran, several of which center around strategic islands in the Persian Gulf. Why it matters: The importance of the islands comes from their proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint, and in some cases their role in Iran's own oil industry or military defenses. But taking and holding Iranian territor
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