March 20th, according to AXIOS, four sources revealed that the Trump administration is considering actions to seize or blockade Iran's Kharg Island to compel Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. For Trump to end this war on his terms, he must at least break Iran's control over shipping through the strait. However, seizing the island could put U.S. forces directly in the line of fire. Therefore, such actions would only be initiated after U.S. forces further weaken Iran's military strength around the Strait of Hormuz. "We need about a month to further weaken Iran's power through a series of strikes, seize the island, then completely subdue them and use this opportunity to negotiate," said one source. If such actions are approved, more troops will be needed. Three different Marine Corps units are en route to the region. A U.S. official stated that the White House and the Pentagon are considering sending more troops soon. A senior administration official said, "He (Trump) wants the Strait of Hormuz to remain open. If he has to seize Kharg Island to achieve that, he will. If he decides to conduct a coastal invasion, he will do that too. But this decision has not yet been made."