Name: Why the US targeted Iran's Kharg Island
Uploaded: 2026-03-14T18:48:12+08:00
Duration: PT44.1S
Description: US President Donald Trump said Friday night that the #US had “totally obliterated” all military targets on Kharg Island, and threatened to strike oil infrastructure there if Iran continues to block shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – a vital

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US President Donald Trump said Friday night that the #US had “totally obliterated” all military targets on Kharg Island, and threatened to strike oil infrastructure there if Iran continues to block shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – a vital maritime chokepoint that connects the Persian Gulf to the open seas and a route for roughly a fifth of the world's oil supply.

The strike has drawn attention to the small island, which handles about 90% of Iran's crude exports.

So where exactly is Kharg Island and why does it matter?

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