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Oil flows are back up in the Persian Gulf as Iran feels the pressure
More oil is moving through the Strait of Hormuz again, and experts say Iran is running out of ways to stop it.
Oil tankers moving through the busy waters of the Persian Gulf.
By John Doe
Reporting from Iran 
Sept. 30, 2026, 3:55 a.m. - 18 hours ago
Oil exports in the Persian Gulf are rising again. Even with tensions in the region, about 72% of the oil that moved through the area before the fighting started is now flowing once more.
The Strait of Hormuz is a very narrow path of water that is vital for oil ships. Iran has tried to use its control over this area to put pressure on other countries. But the U.S. and other observers say that Iran is starting to look 'exhausted' by the blockades and the ongoing struggle.
Experts say Iran has lost a lot of its power to stop these ships. The country is facing major economic problems at home, and it is becoming harder for them to keep up the pressure on global oil routes.
Because more oil is getting through the strait, the price of crude oil is actually dropping. When there is more supply available on the market, prices usually go down.
It seems like Iran is running out of options. Analysts suggest that the country cannot keep trying to block these tankers forever, especially while its own economy is struggling under heavy pressure. For now, the ships are moving, and the flow of energy to the rest of the world is getting back to normal.
Source: New York Post
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