IRAN OIL & ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE

كيف تصدّر إيران نفطها بسلاسة رغم إغلاق مضيق هرمز؟

3/17/2026, 2:02:17 PM

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.

La kilométrica respuesta saudí para esquivar el bloqueo de Ormuz y abrir el grifo del petróleo

3/17/2026, 4:25:00 AM

Saudi Arabia is rerouting part of its crude oil production through the East-West Pipeline to Red Sea terminals, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz amid fears of a blockade following two weeks of war. In theory, this alternative route could offset up to 20% of Gulf oil flows, but it is already operating near full capacity. The strategy highlights both Riyadh's contingency planning and the severe logistical constraints of any long-term workaround.

האתגר של טראמפ: לפתוח את מצר הורמוז לפני פגיעה אנושה בכלכלה העולמית

3/16/2026, 10:53:08 PM

Iran is imposing a selective blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, throttling energy routes to major European and Asian economies and shaking global markets. Trump is pressing NATO allies to form an escort coalition for oil convoys, but they fear being dragged into a war the US initiated — while Putin stands as the primary beneficiary of soaring oil prices. Israel is providing intelligence for all options under consideration, and the Pentagon is reportedly preparing a plan to seize Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal.

עוצמת החולשה

3/16/2026, 10:08:00 PM

Despite taking military blows, Iran entered this conflict prepared and continues to hold the world hostage through its leverage over global energy markets. The article warns that boastful declarations by too many leaders — including Israeli ones — are undermining the war effort by creating unrealistic expectations of a swift victory. The author argues that Iran's apparent weakness masks a strategic resilience that should not be underestimated.

Iran War Live Updates: We Destroyed Everything On Kharg Island, Says Trump

3/16/2026, 6:04:12 PM

President Trump has claimed that US and Israeli forces have completely destroyed Kharg Island, Iran's critical oil export hub, as part of the ongoing war that erupted on February 28. The conflict began when the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran. Live updates continue to emerge from the escalating war in the Middle East.

Trump eyes seizure of key Iranian oil island – Axios

3/16/2026, 10:02:07 AM

According to Axios, President Trump is considering seizing Kharg Island, Iran's most critical oil export hub, which handles the vast majority of the country's crude shipments. US forces have already reportedly conducted strikes on military targets on the island. Such a move would represent a dramatic escalation of the US-Israel military campaign against Iran and could severely disrupt global oil markets.

Military sites and 90% of crude oil trade: Why this Iranian island struck by the US is so important

3/15/2026, 3:38:45 PM

The United States has struck military installations on Iran's Kharg Island, a strategically vital location that handles roughly 90% of Iran's crude oil exports. While the attack targeted military facilities, the US reportedly refrained from hitting oil infrastructure on the island, signalling a calibrated escalation. Kharg Island's central role in Iran's energy economy makes it one of the most sensitive pressure points in the ongoing conflict.