US plans 'final blow' against Iran as Trump demands Tehran make a deal

US plans 'final blow' against Iran as Trump demands Tehran make a deal Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 03/26/2026 - 15:03 US weighs taking Iranian islands or seizing oil tankers US President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on 26 March 2026 (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP) Off The US Department of War is drafting plans for a “final blow” against Iran that includes ground troops and a massive bombing campaign, according to a report by Axios. The report on Thursday said the US is considering four options for this military offensive. The first is invading or blockading Kharg Island, from which Iran exports roughly 90 percent of its oil.