'Kharg Island a monument to failure': Bessent says 'Operation Economic Outcast' cutting Iran's oil lifeline
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Bessent highlighted the visible depletion of oil shipping traffic around Kharg Island, Iran's primary maritime export hub in the Persian Gulf, claiming the facility has been brought to a virtual standstill, showcasing a graphic video.
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- 22/10/2026 23:45 UTC
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