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An Invasion of Kharg Island is MUCH Harder than it Sounds.

Simon Whistler · March 31, 2026 · 35 min video · Middle East

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Iran's Karg Islands is the ultimate bargaining chip.

Setting 25 kilometers off the Iranian coast, the island is known for its

Historical,

This transcript was generated automatically and may contain errors.

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