WorldWhy Kharg Island is key for the U.S., Iran and the world's economyKharg Island is Iran's key oil export hub and perhaps the most important location in the war that the U.S. and Israel launched on Iran on Feb. 28.The tiny island is a vital, vulnerable cog in Iran's oil exports, and a tempting target for TrumpJohn Mazerolle · CBC News · Posted: Mar 30, 2026 3:25 PM EDT | Last Updated: 2 hours agoPlayListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.Kharg Island in 2017.…