Foreign Relations

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

Published

Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of Iranian oil minister Mohsen Paknejad standing outdoors in a dark pinstripe suit and pale blue shirt against softly blurred foliage, drawn in warm ochre and slate-blue pastel with cross-hatching on sepia newsprint.

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.

Sources

Primary sources:1Secondary sources:2

Related stories

  1. Brent and WTI Head for First Weekly Loss in Three Weeks Amid Iran War
  2. Egypt Says U.S. Banque Misr Curbs Cover Only UAE Dollar Transfers
  3. U.S. Proposes Cutting Banque Misr UAE From Dollar System Over Iran Links
  4. Iranian Foreign Ministry Calls U.S. Sanctions Drive ‘Pure Parody’
  5. Bessent Says Iran’s Trading Partners Get Cure Period Before Secondary Sanctions

Something went wrong

We couldn't complete that action. Check your connection and try again.