Is Kharg Island the key to getting Iran’s oil?
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Is Kharg Island the key to getting Iran’s oil?

March 30, 2026
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President Trump has told the Financial Times he is considering raised the prospect of seizing Kharg Island, a coral outcrop 25 km off Iran’s coast, which handles 90% of the country’s crude exports. But taking Kharg Island doesn’t necessarily mean getting all of Iran’s oil. CNN's Paula Hancocks explains.

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