Iran oil shipments plunge as Hormuz blockade tightens, data shows
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 00:56 UTC
- Sources: Middle East Eye
According to data from the Wall Street Journal, Iran's oil shipments have plummeted due to a tightening blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade has been ongoing since the Iran war began.
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