USS Tripoli heads to Iran: Trump eyes occupying Kharg Island, break Iran's grip on Hormuz

2026-03-20 - 13:19

The US warship USS Tripoli is heading to the Middle East, potentially near Iran's Kharg Island, carrying 2,200 Marines. This deployment amid rising US-Iran tensions highlights the strategic importance of Kharg Island as Iran's primary oil export hub and a key chokepoint in global energy markets.