The US military is increasing its presence in the Gulf, raising the possibility of escalating the Iran war. 3,000 airborne troops are being deployed, with US Marines expected to arrive on Friday. However, the decision to put boots on the ground in Iran is still undecided. The Guardian reports that the US president's sights are potentially set on Kharg Island, an oil-exporting hub on which the Iranian economy relies. Meanwhile, Volkswagen is reportedly in talks with Israel's Iron Dome maker to shift from cars to defence and may start producing missile defence systems at one of its factories to save the company from job losses. The Daily Express and the Daily Telegraph also highlight demands for the UK's arrangement with France to handle Channel migrant crossings to be scrapped.