Kharg island holds 94 per cent of Iran’s oil exports and could choke off the country’s economy for years

Experts tell The Independent that mine clearance is a ‘slow and grinding business’

Oil prices have spiked following multiple attacks on petroleum infrastructure by Iran and Israel

Claims come despite Trump saying he is not leaning towards putting ‘boots on the ground’ and risks of attempting to seize strategic asset

Oil and gas prices have spiked due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - and the US president has attacked Nato for not helping end it

The island, which is Iran's main crude oil export terminal, has become the focus of Washington's attention as Trump looks to pressure the Islamic republic to reopen the Strait of…

Kharg island holds 94 per cent of Iran’s oil exports and could choke off the country’s economy for years

In a Truth Social post, Trump said the US would start targeting Iran’s largest power plant first