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Watch: Why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran

BBC News·@Bbc·2 months ago
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Kharg Island is a small rocky outcrop just 15 miles (24km) off the coast of Iran - but despite its size, it is one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure. US President Donald Trump recently posted on Truth Social that the US military had conducted what he called one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of the Middle East, obliterating every military target on the island. Security analyst Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran, and why it is so strategically important for the US. As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday. The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer. UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East. During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.…

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