Illegal Routes in the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Blocked
An advisor to the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced that certain transit routes in the strategic waterway will soon be closed.
An Iranian official announced that transit routes deemed illegal in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz will soon be closed.
Closure of Illegal Routes
An advisor to the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards reported that transit routes considered illegal in the strategic waterway will be closed shortly. This statement targets the southern transit route following the Oman coast.
Smuggling and Rocky Passages
Mohammadreza Naghdi stated that these few routes were created by blasting and damaging certain rocky passages. It was stated that these paths are used by small boats engaged in oil smuggling and transferring it to tankers.
Control of the Iranian Armed Forces
Stating that the Strait of Hormuz is closed and that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran have full control over it, the official noted that this situation will continue until Iran's legitimate demands are met.
Crude Oil Export Data
According to preliminary data from Kpler, the seven-day moving average for crude oil exports from the region stood at 18.3 million barrels per day on September 30, with volumes in September exceeding pre-war levels.
Changes in Vessel Traffic
The Revolutionary Guards denied claims that the flow of crude oil by sea had increased with the help of the US Navy. Another advisor, Majid Mirahmadi, said that the pre-war average of 125 vessel transits per day is currently at an average of 10 vessels per day.
Sustainability Concerns
Despite the increase in September, Iran's attacks on tankers and logistical constraints continue to raise questions about whether the higher oil flow will be permanent.