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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 25 MIN

What's the significance of Kharg Island?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

US President Donald Trump is threatening to take over or destroy Iran's main oil export hub at Kharg Island. Trump admits such a move would require boots on the ground. But, given the nature of this conflict, will he take that chance? And why does Kharg Island matter so much? In this episode:  Negar Mortazavi, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for International Policy Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council Alexandre Vautravers, Defence Policy Specialist and Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Military Review Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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US President Donald Trump is threatening to take over or destroy Iran's main oil export hub at Kharg Island. Trump admits such a move would require boots on the ground. But, given the nature of this conflict, will he take that chance? And why does...

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