Iran Races to Fortify Its Most Vital Oil Terminal as U.S. Threats Persist
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Iran is accelerating infrastructure projects at Kharg Island, its main oil export terminal, amid ongoing threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to bomb or seize the island. Kharg Island handles about 90% of Iranian oil exports, and upgrades aim to improve safety and operational readiness.
Iran looks to accelerate infrastructure projects at its main oil export terminal at Kharg Island, amid on-and-off threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to either bomb or seize the island. The Islamic Republic is speeding up the completion of development and infrastructure projects at Kharg Island, which handles about 90% of all Iranian oil exports, bne IntelliNews reported on Tuesday, citing Iran's Shana News Agency. “These projects aim to enhance safety, increase equipment reliability, boost operational readiness and ensure the sustainable…