What is the significance of Kharg Island, Iran's "crown jewel" bombed by the US?

AI Briefing

• – Kharg Island is a strategic point for Iran's oil industry, with 90% of its crude exports passing through the island.
• – The US bombing of the island did not affect the oil infrastructure, but Iran warns it will retaliate against US facilities in the region.
• – Kharg Island has a distinct identity, with a history spanning millennia and a unique geography, despite its vulnerability to geopolitical pressure.