How Kharg Island May Change the Trajectory of the Iran WarKharg Island exports 90 percent of Iran’s crude oil. It has also become a potential U.S. target. Peter Eavis, our Business reporter, examines how the small island in the Persian Gulf has become a strategic target with significant risks. By Peter Eavis, Gilad Thaler, Edward Vega, Lauren Pruitt and Joey SendaydiegoMarch 25, 2026

Source: International New York Times March 26, 2026 15:40 UTC