How Iran Keeps Oil Flowing Despite the Hormuz Blockade
كيف تصدّر إيران نفطها بسلاسة رغم إغلاق مضيق هرمز؟
Summary
Despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has managed to continue exporting its crude oil through special alternative arrangements, raising significant questions about who benefits economically. The report highlights a sharp debate over whether Iran's economic gains from these workarounds outweigh the losses caused by damaged infrastructure and the broader conflict. The situation has drawn wide international attention to the resilience — and opacity — of Iran's oil export network.
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