U.S. naval blockade may put an end to Iran’s oil income by December
Iran is nearing a critical financial situation as a U.S. naval blockade threatens to diminish its seaborne crude oil revenues by mid-December. This economic strain is likely to impact everyday Iranians more significantly than the military, which the U.S. aims to restrict. According to energy intelligence firm Kpler, Iran’s floating oil inventory outside the blockade […]
U.S. Blockade Causes Significant Hardships for Iran, IRGC Struggles to Compensate Troops
U.S. Naval Blockade and Economic Pressure on Iran Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), stated on Friday that the United States’ naval blockade and its economic initiatives have imposed significant costs on Iran, with estimates suggesting a loss of at least $25 billion in oil exports. This pressure has left the Iranian […]
1B Passes Through Hormuz, ‘Strong Blockade’ Keeps Iran at 0
U.S. Forces Aid Oil Passage Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) chief Adm. Brad Cooper, U.S. military forces have facilitated the passage of over one billion barrels of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz recently, while Iran has reportedly exported none due to Washington’s strict measures. Cooper noted that […]
100 cargo ships rerouted during a two-month ‘steel wall’ blockade against Iran, according to CENTCOM
U.S. Redirects Commercial Vessels Amid Iranian Blockade According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), at least 100 commercial ships have been redirected in the past couple of months as part of the United States’ blockade on Iranian ports. In a statement released on Saturday, CENTCOM highlighted that “ZERO” vessels have been able to pass through the […]
Iran Has Only 2 Months of Fuel Left as U.S. Blockade Strangles Export Supply
Iran’s Fuel Crisis Amid U.S. Sanctions Iran is facing a dire situation, teetering on just about two months’ worth of gasoline. This comes as the U.S. blockade and President Trump’s increasing economic measures severely limit the regime’s oil exports and financing options. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described this predicament as the “Jaws of Death for […]
Trump’s control over the blockade makes the Iran-Oman agreement on the Strait of Hormuz unimportant, according to a US official.
US Official on Iran-Oman Deal WASHINGTON — A supposed agreement between Iran and Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz and share revenue from shipping fees is “not even close to done,” and it holds no real significance as long as President Trump’s blockade against Iran is in place, according to a US official. A […]
Economists Warn Iran is Facing a Major Economic Breakdown Due to the Blockade
U.S. Blockade on Iran Could Last Indefinitely, Economy Near Collapse On Thursday, Army Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the U.S. could maintain a blockade of Iran “indefinitely.” However, economists indicate that Iran’s economy is under significant strain and nearing a state of “severe collapse.” “The U.S. Navy is well-positioned to sustain these blockades for the […]
Trump describes Iran as ‘full of promises but no action,’ promotes ‘Wall of Steel’ US Navy blockade
Trump Claims U.S. Control Over Strait of Hormuz In a bold statement on Wednesday, President Trump claimed that the United States fully controls the Strait of Hormuz. This comes shortly after Energy Secretary Chris Wright noted a rise in oil exports through this vital waterway, amid ongoing economic struggles in Iran. “The United States has […]
U.S. forces stop tanker attempting to break blockade
U.S. Military Takes Action Against Tanker in Gulf of Oman The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that the U.S. military has disabled a tanker in the Gulf of Oman due to attempts to breach the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports. The vessel, named M/T Lavigne and flagged from Mozambique, had been warned multiple times and […]
Houthi Militants Supported by Iran Declare ‘Maritime Blockade’ on Saudi Arabia
Houthi Rebels Impose Maritime Embargo on Saudi Arabia On Monday, Houthi rebels in Yemen, backed by Iran, announced a “maritime embargo” on Saudi Arabia, hinting at potential attacks on Saudi oil tankers navigating the Red Sea toward the Suez Canal. Military spokesperson Yahya Salih, in a video statement, didn’t clarify what the “maritime ban” would […]