"He who controls Kharg Island, controls the destiny of this war."

Sure. Sounds easy. I'm not an expert, but, for how long? A decade?

This occupying force, for expropriating sovereign assets for whatever reason, would exist for how long?

Requiring how many troops on the ground? https://t.co/imi8Dsh97p

— Paul Niland (@PaulNiland) March 14, 2026