On Day 22, President Trump mulls a risky Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, stating, "I may have a plan, I may not." Despite an ongoing air campaign, the administration faces immense pressure to break the blockade as global energy markets fracture.

Fox News polling data reveals only 14% of Republicans support a large ground force, while 63% back special operations, creating a political tightrope for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and military planners.

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