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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maira Butt

A tiny island in the Persian Gulf could be Trump’s secret weapon against Iran

As the US war with Iran continues, attention is turning to a tiny island off the coast of the Middle Eastern country.

Kharg Island, whose total area is just 7.7 square miles, is situated northwest of the strategically important shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz.

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