Garrett Exner appears on NewsNation to discuss the significance of Kharg Island, and whether the United States will attempt to take it. Exner notes that Kharg Island is just one possible operation that the new units being moved into the region could undertake. He also explores that other islands hold significance and targeting leadership may remain top priority.
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A 49.5-megawatt data center is under construction on April 14, 2026, in Vernon, California. (Getty Images)