Iran Races to Fortify Kharg Island Oil Terminal Amid U.S. Threats
Iran is accelerating infrastructure and safety upgrades at its main oil export terminal on Kharg Island, which handles approximately 90% of the country's oil exports. The move comes amid persistent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has publicly suggested bombing or seizing the island. Iran's Oil Terminals Company is enhancing fire detection, equipment reliability, and operational readiness to ensure continuous exports. Despite recent signals of de-escalation, Trump shared AI-generated images on Truth Social depicting a strike on Kharg. Maritime intelligence reports show increased dark tanker activity near the island, with 24 tankers in the waiting area as of Sunday, indicating ongoing efforts to evade detection and the U.S. blockade east of the Strait of Hormuz.
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