Episode 1491
What's the significance of Kharg Island?
The Inside Story Podcast · Al Jazeera
March 31, 202625m 27s
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Show Notes
US President Donald Trump is threatening to take over or destroy Iran's main oil export hub at Kharg Island. Trump admits such a move would require boots on the ground. But, given the nature of this conflict, will he take that chance? And why does Kharg Island matter so much?
In this episode:
- Negar Mortazavi, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for International Policy
- Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council
- Alexandre Vautravers, Defence Policy Specialist and Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Military Review
Host: James Bays
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