The first Iranian crude exports in two months left the US Navy blockade perimeter in the Strait of Hormuz - at least two supertankers carrying a combined ~3.8 million barrels - as the reopening began. Full restoration of flows is expected to take months even if the strait fully opens.
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- Evidence Strength
Moderate
- Evidence Observed At
- Jun 17, 2026 · 12:00 PM UTC
- Citation
- https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-10636/
- Citation Source
reuters
- Geopolitical Event Date
- Jun 17, 2026