New data from Tanker Trackers indicates a 100% decline in Iran's crude oil exports compared to the pre-war period, following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The report also shows significant declines for Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, while UAE exports remain near pre-war levels.
The data, cited by the source tracking Iranian news, shows that Iran's crude oil exports have ground to a complete halt since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the first such 100% drop recorded by the maritime analytics firm. Iraqi exports via Basra and the Syrian pipeline each fell 36%, Kuwait's exports dropped 36%, Qatari and Saudi exports fell 48%, and UAE exports declined by only 0.02%, remaining essentially at pre-war levels. The source notes that the strait is effectively closed for Iran alone, highlighting the uneven impact of the ongoing naval blockade. The Zioneer has previously reported on the progressive decline of Iranian oil exports due to U.S. sanctions and maritime operations, though this marks the first confirmation of a total halt.
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