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Oil Lifeline Under Fire: Why Kharg Island Matters in the Iran War

The U.S. bombing of Kharg Island has intensified the West Asia conflict. The island handles about 90% of Iran’s crude exports, making it the backbone of its oil economy. Even limited strikes raise fears of disrupted supply, rising global oil prices, and a wider regional escalation.

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