Kharg Island is of immense economic importance. For this reason, the national interests of the United States, Israel, Iran, and China are in conflict over this island, which belongs to Iran. This situation is having global repercussions.

The Iran-U.S.-Israel War began on February 28, 2026. The U.S. and Israel refer to this conflict as a preemptive war. It is reported that 201 people were killed and 747 were injured in Iran during this war. The cause of this war is the conflict of national interests between the two states regarding political, economic, and military issues. Politically, Israel views the regime in Iran as a threat to its national interests in the region.