Iran Says Kharg Island Oil Exports Rise in War

Iranian media have claimed that the country’s oil exports from the strategic Kharg Island have increased despite the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel.

According to reports from Tehran, the ISNA news agency quoted Mousa Ahmadi, head of the Iranian parliament’s energy commission, as saying oil exports from the island had not declined in recent days and had in fact risen.

“After visiting Kharg Island and holding meetings there, I can say that oil exports have not decreased in recent days. Rather, they have increased,” he was quoted as saying.

Located off Iran’s western coast, Kharg Island is one of the country’s most important oil export terminals and plays a key role in its energy trade.

The remarks came amid heightened tensions in the region and growing concern over the security of Iran’s energy infrastructure.

Recently, US President Donald Trump warned that Kharg Island could be targeted if no swift agreement is reached to end the war and if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened immediately.

On 13 March, the United States said it had carried out strikes on military targets on the island but avoided hitting oil facilities there.

In recent days, Iranian officials have repeatedly warned that the United States may be preparing for a possible ground operation, particularly targeting one of Iran’s islands.

They have also issued repeated warnings against any such move, saying it could trigger a wider escalation.

Amid those concerns, the USS Tripoli, an amphibious assault ship carrying around 3,500 Marines and sailors, arrived in the Middle East last week, adding to growing military activity in the region.