Kharg Island: Iran’s ‘untouchable’ oil artery? - France 24
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Why Iran's vital Kharg Island oil hub is still untouched by US-Israel bombers - The Guardian.
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oil prices top $100 as Trump administration threatens strikes on Iran's crude export facilities
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Turkey talking to US, Iran in bid to end war: minister - France 24.
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Tehran vows to keep blockade on regional oil flow as it targets Gulf states - France 24.
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War in the Middle East: latest developments - France 24.
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Live: Israel and Iran exchange strikes as missile threats escalate - France 24.
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US strikes Iranian mine-laying vessels as Middle East war intensifies - France 24.
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US targets Iran mine-laying as war causes oil market havoc - France 24.
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Summary
**Summary:** The US strikes Iranian mine-laying vessels, intensifying tensions in the Middle East and causing havoc on the global oil market. This event has led to speculation about a potential direct attack by the Trump administration on Iran's Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iranian oil exports near the Strait of
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