Thousands of US marines arrive in Middle East amid reports American president considering sending 10,000 troops
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The island holds 94 per cent of Iran’s oil exports and could choke off the country’s economy for years
Kharg Island is the linchpin of Tehran’s oil industry
The US president has repeatedly threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop killing protesters
The president said US forces would 'finish the job' in Iran and that 'core strategic objectives are nearing completion’
US military assets moved closer to Middle East as President promised response that would make June attacks look ‘like peanuts’
US is building up its forces in the Middle East amid reports military could strike within days
