Kharg Island Revealed: Iran's 22 sq km Secret Oil Hub, Where Crude Flows Continuously But Public Entry is Barred
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Iran's Secret Oil Hub: Kharg Island, Lifeline of Economy, Off-Limits to Public
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CNBC Awaaz•11-03-2026, 13:59
Iran's Secret Oil Hub: Kharg Island, Lifeline of Economy, Off-Limits to Public
•Kharg Island, a 22 sq km 'orphaned pearl' in the Persian Gulf, is Iran's most crucial oil economy center, with public access strictly restricted.
•Located in Bushehr Province, it's heavily secured by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); entry requires special security clearance.
•Approximately 90% of Iran's total oil exports, about 950 million barrels annually, are shipped worldwide from Kharg Island, mainly to Asian markets like China.
•Crude oil from Abuzar, Foroozan, and Dorood offshore fields is processed and stored here, with infrastructure continuously expanded despite sanctions.
•Beyond oil, Kharg Island boasts a rich history, from ancient trade routes and colonial powers to a symbol of religious diversity and a witness to the Iran-Iraq War.
