Why Khag Island is Iran’s lifeline

Khag Island is a small rocky outcrop just 15 miles (24 kilometers) off the coast of Iran, but despite its size, it is one of the most important parts of Iran’s energy infrastructure.

U.S. President Donald Trump recently posted on The Truth Society that the U.S. military conducted what he called one of the most powerful bombing raids in Middle Eastern history, destroying all military targets on the island.

Security analyst Mikey Kay breaks down why Khag Island is a lifeline for Iran and why it is of such strategic importance to the United States.