# Oil Security

Gulf on the Brink: Iran Fortifies its Energy Heart as US Amphibious Threat Looms

Iran is heavily fortifying Kharg Island, its primary oil export hub, with mines and missiles to counter a potential U.S. amphibious invasion. The escalation follows U.S. airstrikes and the deployment of 2,000 American troops to the region amid a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz.