The islands off Iran have develop into the most recent focus of the conflict after a U.S strike destroyed army websites Friday on Kharg Island, which is important to Iran’s oil community. The US strike on the island within the Persian Gulf left its oil infrastructure intact, however President Donald Trump warned that if Iran or anybody else interferes with the passage of ships by way of the Strait of Hormuz, he’ll rethink his choice to not wipe it out. Though they account for less than a small share of Iran’s territory, the islands carry outsized significance due to their oil amenities and strategic location. FRANCE 24 Senior Reporter James Andre explains.
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