Who owns Kharg island and why travellers refer to it as the 'forbidden island'
Kharg Island, a vital Iranian oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, is now in the news due to US-Iran tensions. Historically significant with ancient ruins, it's dubbed the 'forbidden island' due to strict military control and restricted access, making it a highly secured industrial zone rather than a tourist destination.
Kharg Island, a vital Iranian oil export hub in the Persian Gulf, is now in the news due to US-Iran tensions. Historically significant with ancient ruins, it's dubbed the 'forbidden island' due to strict military control and restricted access, making it a highly secured industrial zone rather than a tourist destination.
