Iran: The Latest 'We’ve trained for this': How US Marines could seize Iran’s uranium and open the Strait of Hormuz
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Apr 2, 2026 Andrew Milburn, former US Marine colonel and ex-deputy commander at CENTCOM, brings amphibious warfare and Middle East operations experience. He outlines how Marines might reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He lays out possible raids, island seizures, helicopter insertions and the huge forces needed. He also discusses the plan to seize Iran’s enriched uranium and regional fears of a premature ceasefire.
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How A British Accent Led To A USMC Career
- Andrew Milburn joined the US Marines after the British Army rejected him for a rugby leg injury.
- He trained in London recruiting, then served 31 years and kept his British accent while becoming a Marine officer.
US Searching For An Off-Ramp
- The US seeks an off-ramp from the Iran war to avoid open-ended ground occupation.
- Andrew Milburn says threats include attacking civilian infrastructure or committing ground troops, both high-risk escalation paths.
Missiles Drones And Mines Threaten Shipping
- The real threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz comes from missiles, drones, and mines rather than Iran’s surface navy.
- Milburn emphasises these weapons can be launched from inland, keeping risk high despite naval losses.