Iran claims inability to export any oil due to US blockade

July 1, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Iran claims inability to export any oil due to US blockade

Iran Reports Oil Exports After US Blockade

Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has stated that the country was unable to export any oil during the US blockade of its ports. According to Ghalibaf, this blockade had a significant impact on Iran’s ability to export crude oil.

In recent days, however, Iranian officials have reported an increase in oil exports. The exact details of these exports are not yet available, but it is clear that the country has been able to resume exporting its oil.

It is worth noting that the US blockade of Iran’s ports was put in place following a series of diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The blockade had significant implications for Iran’s economy and energy sector.

Ghalibaf’s comments on the blockade come as part of ongoing efforts by Iran to negotiate with other countries regarding its oil exports. The details of these negotiations are not yet clear, but it is evident that the country has been working to address the challenges posed by the US blockade.

Iranian officials have expressed confidence in their ability to overcome the obstacles presented by the blockade and resume exporting its oil. However, the exact details of this process remain unclear at present.

Source: Al Jazeera