The Orphan Pearl: How a blockade of Kharg Island could bring Iran to its knees - opinion
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-04-07 21:46 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Energy
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The phrase “Orphan Pearl” was coined in the 1960s by an Iranian author, referring to Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf, which is a heavily fortified Iranian oil terminal. It was called the “orphan of the pearl” because of its solitary location. Today, it stands as the heart of Iran’s oil industry.
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