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Kharg, the Persian Gulf island targeted by the US/ Why it is the "choke point" of the Iranian regime

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The name itself, which probably derives from "Charax", means fortified place, reflecting influences from the Seleucid era...

Kharg Island, a small coral strip of land in the northern Persian Gulf, became the epicenter of the global geopolitical chessboard late Friday night. Despite the fact that the conflict in the Middle East is entering its third week, Kharg had until recently remained unscathed, while other oil facilities in the region were being destroyed by fire.

Its sudden targeting by US forces, as confirmed by visual material released by Donald Trump, is not a random military choice, but a clear statement of intent on the part of the US.

Tehran's economic lung

The island’s importance lies not in its size, but in its unique functionality. Kharg is the heart of Iran’s oil industry, as its facilities handle approximately 90% to 95% of the country’s crude oil exports. With a loading capacity that could reach 7 million barrels per day, any malfunction at this hub automatically translates into potential economic paralysis for the regime. For the Trump administration, Kharg is not just a target; it could be leverage for implementing the policy of “maximum pressure” in its most extreme form.

According to Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck Funds, the US president appears to be following a familiar "action plan", similar to the one implemented in Venezuela. The goal is economic strangulation by controlling sources of income. Harge is characterized as the ultimate "strangulation point", as its geographical location allows complete control of energy flows in international markets. However, this strategy carries great risks for the global economy, as markets are already reacting with violent fluctuations in oil prices.

The Dilemma of Invasion and the Danger of Self-Sabotage

Following the airstrikes on the island and the imminent arrival of 2,500 Marines in the Persian Gulf, discussion of a possible US invasion of the island has returned to the spotlight. Petras Katinas of the RUSI Institute points out that the occupation of Harg would provide Washington with powerful leverage, as it would definitively cut off Tehran's "lifeline". Such a move would provide US troops with a natural stronghold against mainland Iran, while also representing a major communications victory for Trump.

However, Marc Gustafson, a former White House official, warns of the downsides of this strategy. Iran, seeing the loss of control of the island, could proceed with “self-sabotage,” destroying the pipelines that supply the island from the mainland. At the same time, PVM analyst Tamas Varga points out that even under American occupation, the island would remain extremely vulnerable to drone and missile attacks from Iranian soil. In such a limited area, there are no places to hide or effectively fortify.

For their part, the Iranians took up the challenge against Trump, declaring that if interventions in the island's oil facilities are made, they will destroy all infrastructure related to American interests in the wider Gulf region.

A delicate balance of terror

The recent attack on the air base and defense systems in Kharg shows that the US currently prefers to neutralize the island's military defenses rather than completely destroy its infrastructure. It is a tactic that leaves room for negotiations, but also a clear threat: if Iran tries to close the Strait of Hormuz, the "jewel" of the Persian Gulf will cease to exist as a productive unit.

The situation is complicated by reports of explosions on Iranian ships and attacks on storage facilities in Tehran. According to the data, the conflict is no longer just about control of territory, but about control of the global flow of energy. Kharg, this small piece of land, now holds in its “hands” the fate of the Iranian economy and, to a large extent, the balance of international energy prices.

 

 

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  1. K
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    14 Mars 2026, 10:09

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