2026 Kharg Island Trump Invasion Iran Strike plan

Iran’s military is split into 31 independent units authorized to strike at will without central command approval.

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The Kharg Island shoreline is heavily rigged with anti-armor and anti-personnel mines to disrupt amphibious landings.

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– Tehran has warned that all vital infrastructure in neighboring countries supporting the U.S. will face "relentless attacks." –

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Iran plans to overwhelm U.S. naval defenses using high-volume, low-cost drone swarms to deplete expensive interceptor stockpiles.

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Newly deployed MANPADS and shoulder-fired missiles on the island significantly raise the risk of casualties for U.S. aviation units.

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Regional allies like Hezbollah are prepared to open multiple frontlines, stretching U.S. and Israeli military resources thin.

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Iran aims to turn the conflict into a war of attrition by targeting transport hubs, airports, and seaports across the Gulf.

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For the first time, Iran is reportedly ready to use the Fattah-2 hypersonic missile against high-value carrier groups.

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