US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the seizure of Iran's key oil network, Kharg Island, which could require US troops to be deployed on the ground.
The move would only be made if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and oil tankers remain stuck, according to Axios.
Trump has been putting pressure on US allies to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but some have refused, including Japan and Australia.
The US and Israel have been targeting Iranian establishments with air and sea assaults since the war broke out last month, but some targets may require US troops on the ground.
Kharg Island is home to Iran's primary oil terminal and manages the country's crude exports, making it a crucial target for the US.
