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Why Kharg Island is central to Trump's escalating Iran threats
President Trump has threatened to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, which handles 90% of the country's crude exports. The island's strategic importance lies in its deep-water port for supertankers and critical oil infrastructure, making it a potential target to disrupt Iran's revenue and global energy markets.
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