Why Kharg Island is so important as US threatens more attacks

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that strikes on Iran's military capabilities on Kharg Island give the US control over the fate of the country.Kharg Island is a critical economic asset for Iran, serving as the export terminal for 90 per cent of its oil shipments for shipping through the narrow Strait of Hormuz.A spokesperson for the parliamentary energy commission previously said Iran's oil production and exports continue without interruption, adding that daily life is going on as usual on Kharg island.The Trump administration has also discussed options to send ground forces to Kharg Island, however one official said such an operation would be very risky.Trump has threatened to also strike its critical oil infrastructure but given its vital role in Iran's economy, military experts warn controlling the island would likely be viewed as a better option than destroying it. In fullIran-US war latest: Hegseth slams European allies as ‘ungrateful’ and says they should thank Trump for ‘winning’ warThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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