Kharg Island

Recently, United States President has said the country’s military bombed military installations on Iran’s Kharg Island.

Key Facts

  • Location & Geographic Setting: Kharg Island lies in the Persian Gulf, about 25 km off the north-western coast of Iran, in Bushehr Province. It is a coral limestone island that serves as one of Iran’s most important offshore territories.
  • Strategic Significance: The island functions as Iran’s principal oil export terminal, handling a major share of the country’s crude oil shipments through large tanker facilities and offshore loading platforms.
  • Energy Infrastructure: Kharg ....
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