Iranian opposition journalist Omid Dana claims that all US strikes in southern Iran and along its coasts are not occurring in a vacuum, but are explicit preparation for a ground occupation of Iranian islands, led by Kharg Island. The assessment, reported by Israeli journalist Hananel Aviv, remains an unverified claim from an opposition source.
Iranian opposition journalist Omid Dana has claimed that the ongoing US strikes in southern Iran are not isolated operations but rather a deliberate preparation for a ground invasion of Iranian islands, with Kharg Island as the primary target. Kharg Island is Iran's main oil export terminal, handling roughly 90% of the country's crude exports, making it a strategically vital asset. The claim was reported by Israeli journalist Hananel Aviv. The assessment aligns with earlier analyses from other commentators — including Majid Rajabi and the analyst known as Abu Saleh — who have suggested that the US campaign aims to degrade IRGC naval and air-defense capabilities in order to create conditions for a potential ground operation against Iranian territory. However, Dana's claim remains unverified and originates from an opposition source with a clear political interest in framing US intentions as expansionist. No official US or Iranian confirmation has been provided.
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