Iran floats Russia oil reroute plan

IRGC General Esmail Kowsari has stated that Iran could reroute its oil exports through Russia if its shipments are blocked in the Strait of Hormuz. He pointed to how Moscow previously used Iranian channels to circumvent sanctions during the Ukraine war as a model for cooperation. This statement presents a potential contingency plan as the U.S. blockade of Iran tightens. The proposal highlights Iran's search for alternative export routes amid escalating regional tensions.