IranInitial reportStrait of Hormuz

Iran builds oil export stockpile to China amid US blockade

Monday, 13 April 2026 at 15:54 UTC · 1 source

Iran has increased oil shipments to China, creating a stockpile of over 160 million barrels that could last until July, allowing it to endure the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

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TW@WarMonitor3view2h ago

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Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of April?

Strait of Hormuz traffic returns to normal by end of May?

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Cycle: Monday, 13 April 2026 at 15:39 UTC · First reported: 2h ago