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China relies on Kharg Island for oil - a US invasion might be one provocation too far, writes former British Army colonel PHILIP INGRAM

Daily Mail 1 min read 4 hours ago

Kharg Island. To the Iranian regime, it is the 'Forbidden Island', a fortress-like terminal that breathes life into the country's dying economy. To Donald Trump , it is the ultimate bargaining chip.
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