Iran has accelerated oil exports over the past 24 hours, with approximately 11 million barrels of crude shipped out to sea, according to a Bloomberg report citing maritime tracking data. The move comes amid heightened tensions with the U.S. and concerns over further restrictions on Iranian oil exports.
Iran has accelerated its oil exports over the past 24 hours, shipping approximately 11 million barrels of crude oil to sea, according to a Bloomberg report citing maritime tracking data. The move comes amid heightened tensions with the United States and concerns over further restrictions on Iranian oil exports.
This is the latest in a sustained surge in Iranian oil shipments since the U.S. lifted its naval blockade in mid-June. As The Zioneer reported on Thursday, CNN cited tracking data showing Iran exported at least 10 million barrels overnight through the Strait of Hormuz and at least 60 million barrels over the preceding three weeks. Multiple tracking firms have reported consistently high volumes: TankerTrackers reported 40 million barrels exported since June 15, and Bloomberg reported 11 tankers carrying 20 million barrels departing Chabahar in a single week.
The acceleration comes as the U.S. canceled a 60-day temporary waiver that had allowed oil sales without sanctions risk, following recent attacks on oil tankers. Approximately 63 million barrels of Iranian crude remain on tankers without a clear destination, according to earlier Bloomberg calculations. The current report is based on a single source — Bloomberg — citing maritime tracking data, and the figures have not been independently confirmed.
- StrongTankerTrackers: Iran exported 40 million barrels of crude since June 15, half shipped Friday
- StrongCNN: Iran exported 60 million barrels of oil in three weeks, tracking data shows
- DevelopingIran exported $1.44 billion in crude oil over the past 5 days
- DevelopingBloomberg: 11 tankers with 20 million barrels of Iranian oil depart Chabahar this week
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