Kharg Island
Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub, Iran denies
The cause of the oil spill, which appears to cover the waters west of the 8-kilometer island, is still unknown.
Iran’s aging tankers used for oil reserves as blockade strains storage capacity
US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says
US strikes Kharg Island military targets, American official confirms to 'Post'
Trump says Iran’s ‘whole civilization’ will die tonight as Iran stops direct talks with US
Later on Tuesday, Iran officially cut off all direct communications with the US over Trump's threat. It is currently unclear if the nations will resume direct talks before the 8 p.m. EST deadline.
Heat, costs, shortages: US faces limits in deciding next actions in Iran - report
Iran could achieve USD 70-90 billion in annual revenue if the Islamic regime is allowed to charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a J.P. Morgan paper.
The Orphan Pearl: How a blockade of Kharg Island could bring Iran to its knees - opinion
Kharg Island controls virtually the entire flow of Iran’s crude oil exports. In many ways, it is the piece that keeps the regime alive.
What US rescue of shot down pilot means for Hormuz, Kharg, potential invasions in Iran - analysis
Could the success of the operation enhance the chances of US President Donald Trump approving a ground invasion of the Straits of Hormuz or of Kharg Island?
Would a US invasion of Hormuz, Kharg Island take weeks or months? - analysis
A ground invasion could also take more troops, which would explain the delay in any invasion, even after the first round of troops were likely in position around a week ago.
Trump again warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz or risk US strikes on oil wells, power plants
Trump also threatened to attack Kharg Island and the desalination plants that supply clean water in Iran.
Iran fortifying Kharg Island in preparation for potential US attack - report
US officials and military experts have warned of the significant risks that a US ground invasion of Kharg Island, Iran's primary hub for oil exports, would pose.