Iran Oil Minister Says Reduced Crude Deliveries Continue Despite U.S. Blockade

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said crude sales have not stopped, though volumes have fallen, and that deliveries to customers in distant waters continue. He declined to disclose operational details, saying the information could be used by Iran's enemies. The statement came as Washington intensified pressure on Tehran's remaining revenue and financial links through Operation Economic Outcast, announced August 24. Iran's continued oil trade is a central test of the U.S. blockade and sanctions campaign amid the continuing U.S.-Israel war with Iran.