US blockade pressures Iran, oil trade hit; Trump unlikely to lift by May 31

The US blockade slashes Iran’s oil exports to 2020 lows, escalating global energy risks with no easing expected before May 31.

Key takeaways

• US Blockade Turns Iran’s Oil Market Into a High-Stakes Gamble
• Iran’s oil industry isn’t just squeezed — it’s suffocating. The US blockade has forced Tehran’s export volumes to their lowest levels since 2020, severing lifelines to...
• How the US Blockade Intensifies Iran’s Oil Market Challenges
• Washington’s blockade isn’t limited to sanctions on Iranian crude. It targets shipping, insurance, and financial intermediaries, choking off the arteries that keep oil...

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