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Iran begins exporting crude oil after the US blockade lifted



06/17/2026 - 09:58



Iranian tankers have started to export crude oil for the first time in two months following a framework agreement announced by Washington and Tehran, which involves lifting the US blockade on Iranian ports, according to CNN.



Iran begins exporting crude oil after the US blockade lifted
As reported by TankerTrackers, a company specializing in shipping analytics, Iranian tankers have successfully shipped two oil cargoes.

Data backed by satellite imagery indicates that a minimum of two supertankers from the National Iranian Tanker Company, transporting 3.8 million barrels of crude oil, have successfully navigated the US naval blockade.

US President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz had been reopened based on the terms of the established memorandum, but later adjusted the timeline, saying the strait would be reopened following the official signing of the document on Friday in Switzerland.

source: cnn.com