Iran, Kharg Island
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A small island in the Gulf has become a flashpoint in the widening war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Kharg Island handles almost all of Iran’s oil exports – making it a vital economic
The possibility of using US troops to secure Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium has also been discussed.
While Kharg Island may be an attractive target from a strategic perspective, analysts warn that seizing it would be extremely risky.