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Iran’s oil industry—long the backbone of its economy—is facing one of its most serious crises in decades as a U.S.-led naval blockade tightens pressure on the country’s energy exports. The situation reflects a complex mix of logistical bottlenecks, aging infrastructure, and mounting economic strain

Iran’s oil industry—long the backbone of its economy—is facing one of its most serious crises in decades as a U.S.-led naval blockade tightens pressure on the country’s energy exports. The situation reflects a complex mix of logistical bottlenecks, aging infrastructure, and mounting economic strain. Export chokehold and storage crisis At the heart of the crisis is Iran’s inability to export crude oil. The blockade has sharply reduced shipments, leaving millions of barrels stranded in tankers and storage facilities. Analysts say Iran may have only two to three weeks of storage capacity left, even after cutting production. With exports disrupted, oil continues to accumulate at key hubs like Kharg Island, forcing Iran to rely on floating storage—an expensive and temporary solution. Risk of forced shutdowns and long-term damage As storage fills up, Iran may be forced to shut down oil wells. This is particularly dangerous because many of Iran’s fields are old and poorly maintained due to decades of sanctions. Experts warn that once these wells are shut, they may not…

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