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Persian Gulf oil

Analysis

What Is Kharg Island? Iran's $60 Billion Oil Hub That Trump Wants to Seize

Kharg Island is a T-shaped island in Iran's northern Persian Gulf that handles 90% of the country's crude oil exports — approximately 2.5 million barrels per day worth $105 billion annually at current prices. Trump's…

Mar 30, 2026