Trump Delays Iran Strikes, US Marines Prepare for Kharg Island Action

On March 24, President Donald Trump has delayed planned U.S. strikes on Iranian power plants

by five days, pulling back from threats to hit them hard.

If Iran doesn't reopen the strait of Hormuz soon, this pause could give U.S. Marines

time to reach the Gulf and target Carg Island, a key spot 15 miles off Iran's coast that

handles over 90 percent of the country's crude oil exports.

Earlier this month on March 13, U.S. forces already hit more than 90 military sites on

the island, like air defenses and missile bunkers, but left the oil facilities intact for

now.

Experts see this as a smart tactical break, allowing ships like the USS Boxer, which left

San Diego last Wednesday, to arrive with Marines ready for.

Action, possibly backed by troops from the 82nd Airborne Division.

Military planners are weighing the risk of such a move amid the global oil crunch from

the strait closure, which has spiked prices and hurt economies.

Worldwide, as forces position for what could be a tenth standoff.