Kharg Island, struck by US forces in 2026, matters to Iran because it:
- Ais the only rail link between Iran and Iraq
- Bis Iran's main naval base on the Gulf of Oman
- Cholds Iran's underground uranium enrichment plant
- Dhandles about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports
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Correct answer: (d) handles about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports
Explanation
Kharg Island is an 8 km coral island in the Persian Gulf, about 50 km off Iran's coast, with Iran's main crude oil export terminal.