Kharg underwent key developments during Iran's oil expansion in the 1960s and 1970s, with much of the country's coast too shallow for super tankers.
Location
Small coral island in the Persian Gulf about 21 miles off Iran coast.
Oil export hub
* Primary terminal for nearly all Iranian oil exports.
* Satellite imagery recently showed multiple tankers loading crude from the island.
Economic importance
* Iran has exported 13.7 million barrels of oil since the war began.
* Oil shipments, including exports to China, form a key part of Iran's revenue.
Other details
Gazelles roam near the refineries and oil depots on the island.
Infrastructure
* Large oil storage tanks located in the southern part of the island.
* Facilities include refineries, depots and tanker-loading terminals.
* The island also has housing for thousands of workers.
Strategic significance
* One of Iran's most valuable and sensitive assets.
* Analysts say losing control of Kharg would make it difficult for Iran's economy to function.
Tailpiece.
Today is Sanil's 2nd remembrance day.
Today is also the first of the Malayalam month of Meenam. Carried out Lekha's customary aarathi with a silver coin.
Got up at 5, sent all the messages, opened up the house for the day, lit up the puja room lamp and switched on the hymns on the home theatre.
Morning cuppa with Lekha.
Babloo and Sadanandan - Trijo's boys - come at 7 to repair the drain on the truss work. They finish by a half past 10.
Walked on the road in front of the house; recited my prayers.
Bath followed by breakfast of poori-bhaaji.
Worked on my laptop.
Lunch, watched television for a while followed by siesta.
The evening chores.
The Harishree delivery boy delivers the grocery.
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