Why Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil hub is still untouched by US-Israel bombers

While some argue for destroying the terminal though which 90% of Iran's oil exports flow, others caution of a global market tailspin'

Kharg Island - through which 90% of Iran's oil exports flow - is arguably the country's most sensitive economic target but the export terminal has so far remained untouched throughout the US-Israel bombing campaign.

Experts say bombing or capturing the site with US forces would be likely to cause a sustained increase to already surging oil prices, as it would amount to taking the entirety of Iran's daily crude exports offline.