Iran Accelerates Infrastructure Work at Key Oil Export Terminal Amid US Threats

Iran is accelerating infrastructure work at its primary oil export terminal on Kharg Island to improve safety and increase operational readiness, according to bne IntelliNews. The move comes amid ongoing threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to bomb or seize the island.

The Islamic Republic is upgrading safety and fire detection features at the oil terminal and crude oil storage tanks as part of its efforts to ensure sustainable continuity of oil exports.

The U.S. Administration has warned that a failure in negotiations could lead to extensive bombings and an attack on Kharg Island, which remains Iran's key conduit for oil exports.