'Shooting gallery': How a US invasion of Iranian islands might unfold

A potential US invasion of Iranian islands in the Gulf would be a high-risk operation, described by military analysts as a "shooting gallery" with vulnerable supply lines. The operation would likely begin with electronic warfare and bombing, targeting key islands like Kharg, Abu Musa, or the heavily fortified Qeshm. Due to Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, experts believe an airborne assault by paratroopers and marines using helicopters is more feasible than a seaborne invasion. Despite US officials suggesting war aims could be met without ground troops, thousands of US marines and paratroopers are being mobilized for the region.