Why Kharg Island— Iran’s Oil Crown Jewel—Is Pivotal in US-Israel War
Kharg Island, handling 90% of Iran’s crude exports, stands as a critical economic lifeline spared so far in the US-Israel strikes, but its vulnerability could reshape global energy markets if targeted. Strategic Oil Export Hub Off Bushehr in the Persian Gulf, the 8x5km coral island processes ~1.3-1.6 million barrels/day (up
