**US Warns of Potential Military Action Against Iran's Strategic Oil Hub** The White House has confirmed that the United States could launch a military operation against Iran's Kharg Island at any time, should President Donald Trump give the order. This warning comes as the administration considers plans to occupy or blockade the strategic oil hub, which has been largely blocked by Iran, disrupting the free flow of energy and contributing to rising global oil prices. According to reports, Washington is deploying additional Marines to the Middle East, suggesting a potential ground operation three weeks into the US-Israeli campaign. The deployment of troops has raised concerns about the escalation of the conflict in the region. The United States has already taken action against Iran's military capabilities, with President Trump stating that US forces had "totally obliterated" all military targets on Kharg in strikes on Friday. In a statement to AFP, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly confirmed that the United States Military can take out Kharg Island at any time if the President gives the order. Kelly noted that the administration has been prepared for any potential action taken by the Iranian regime, thanks to a detailed planning process. She added that President Trump knew full well that Iran would try to stop the freedom of navigation and free flow of energy, and that he has already taken action to destroy over 40 minelaying vessels. Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has effectively paralyzed commercial shipping through the maritime chokepoint, leading to rising global oil prices since the conflict began on February 28. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial shipping lane, and Iran's blockade has had significant economic implications for the global energy market. President Trump has warned that the island's infrastructure could be hit if Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement on Thursday, President Trump described Kharg, which handles nearly all of Iran's crude exports, as "the little oil island that sits there, so totally unprotected." He added that US strikes had "taken out everything but the pipes." The president's comments have raised concerns about the potential for further military action in the region.