Iran says US blockade not disrupting oil supply

Middle East Eye · April 29, 2026 Sanctions

Iran says US blockade not disrupting oil supply Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports has not affected the country’s fuel supply or distribution. In comments carried by state media, he said oil workers are operating around the clock to prevent disruptions. The blockade, in place since April 13, has raised concerns Iran could run out of storage capacity and be forced to reduce production.

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