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U.S. blockade stops at least $25 billion Iranian crude

By Drooid · Oct 22, 2026, 6:19 AM UTC · How we work

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U.S. forces enforce a naval blockade that halts Iranian crude exports.
No tankers have docked at Kharg Island since late August, the longest idle period since February 2026.
U.S. Central Command says the blockade stopped at least $25 billion of Iranian crude exports.
UK Maritime Trade Operations logged 25 vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz in October, up from 18 in September.

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U.S. forces enforce a naval blockade that halts Iranian crude exports.
No tankers have docked at Kharg Island since late August, the longest idle period since February 2026.
U.S. Central Command says the blockade stopped at least $25 billion of Iranian crude exports.
UK Maritime Trade Operations logged 25 vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz in October, up from 18 in September.