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A deep dive on Kharg Island following U.S. strikes

Updated 8:18 PM EDT, Mon March 16, 2026

A deep dive on Kharg Island following U.S. strikes

Erin Burnett Out Front

CNN Military Analyst Col. Cedric Leighton joins Erin Burnett to break down the impact of U.S. strikes on Iranian oil export hub Kharg Island.

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