According to The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration is not only considering the possibility of seizing Khark Island, but is also considering scenarios for seizing other islands in the Strait of Hormuz. According to analysts, the most likely targets are the Abu Musa Islands, the Greater Tunb, and the Lesser Tunb.

According to the report, U.S. officials have warned that American forces stationed on these islands would also be subject to attacks by Iran. Retired General Frank McKenzie, the former commander of U.S. Central Command, told CBS that seizing Iranian territory could be used as an important bargaining chip in future negotiations with Iran.