Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is lower than usual. This is a key waterway where much of the world's oil travels. The reason for the slowdown is the heavy pressure from US sanctions, which are rules meant to stop Iran from doing business with other countries.

The Trump administration has shifted its strategy to what many are calling "economic warfare." The goal is to cut off Iran's oil exports entirely. The US Navy is enforcing a blockade to stop these shipments, and officials have vowed to make sure there is "zero leakage," meaning no oil gets out.

Iran is feeling the heat. The country’s president recently admitted that the US sanctions are hurting them badly. He told the public that the country is currently in a "war situation" because of the economic strain.

Even with these tough rules, it isn't a perfect system. Reports show that millions of barrels of Iranian oil are still sitting or moving just beyond the reach of the US blockade. Some sources have even shared maps showing the specific paths Iranian ships are taking to try to sneak their oil out to customers.

For now, the standoff continues. The US wants to stop Iran’s money flow, and Iran is looking for any way it can to keep its oil business alive while its economy suffers under the weight of these restrictions.

Source: Fox News