Article 74C2X The tiny island at the center of US and Israel's war with Iran is more than oil installations

The tiny island at the center of US and Israel's war with Iran is more than oil installations

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On March 13, the Persian Gulf island of Kharg, which is roughly one-third the size of Manhattan, became the latest target of American jets. US President Donald Trump said that he didn't order the total destruction of the oil facilities there "for reasons of decency." The World's Shirin Jaafari reports that besides the critical oil infrastructure, this island is home to a small population, several cultural sites and wildlife.

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