Iran has long been considered one of the world’s largest oil exporters. Every day, millions of barrels leave the nation’s ports, and most of them go through the strategic Kharg Island. This island in the Persian Gulf is the main artery of Iran’s oil industry, and it is now coming under scrutiny as the United States and Israel launch attacks against the nation.
The importance of the island cannot be overstated. While Iran needs the island for its own economic benefits, attacking it could see the entire world suffer a slew of consequences.
Intrigued? Click on to see how this tiny island could have such massive ramifications for the global oil industry.