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© France 24 01:51 Kharg Island: Iran’s ‘untouchable’ oil artery? Middle East Issued on: 10/03/2026 - 20:25
It is the centerpiece of Iran's oil industry. Located some 25 kilometers, or 15 miles, off the shore of mainland Iran, Kharg Island is a small but vital strip of land, for the Iranian regime. Around 90% of its crude oil exports pass through here. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin reports.
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