ABSTRACT: FORENSIC IMMERSION As of March 10, 2026, Kharg Island remains the singular, unmitigated economic center of gravity for the Islamic Republic of Iran. Measuring approximately 20 square kilometers and located 25 kilometers off the Bushehr coast, this limestone facility facilitates the transfer of roughly 90% of Iran’s total crude oil exports. While Operation Epic … Leggi tutto KHARG ISLAND: THE GEOPOLITICAL ARCHITECTURE OF IRANIAN ECONOMIC FRAGILITY AND THE LOGIC OF ALLIED RESTRAINT (MARCH 2026)