Kharg Island, the fragile oil lifeline behind Iran’s war economy

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

Trump admin considering deploying troops to Iranian shores along Strait of Hormuz, Kharg Island: report

The possibility of using US troops to secure Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium has also been discussed.

Trump weighs sending troops to capture Kharg Island: Why the ‘crown jewel of Iran’ is now a key war target

While Kharg Island may be an attractive target from a strategic perspective, analysts warn that seizing it would be extremely risky.