US used Iran-style covert transfers to move 90 million barrels of oil out of Gulf: Report | TheBriefWire
US used Iran-style covert transfers to move 90 million barrels of oil out of Gulf: Report
Published 16 June 2026 ยท world
The U.S. has reportedly established a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Iran's tactics to maintain Gulf crude exports. This operation
The U.S. has reportedly established a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Iran's tactics to maintain Gulf crude exports. This operation, involving ship-to-ship transfers off Oman and the UAE, aims to circumvent Tehran's blockade of the vital waterway. While enabling continued exports, the network's reliance on clandestine methods raises concerns about its vulnerability and the U.S.
Published: June 16, 2026 โข 10:19 PM IST ยท Updated: June 16, 2026 โข 10:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
The U.S. has reportedly established a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Iran's tactics to maintain Gulf crude exports.
This operation, involving ship-to-ship transfers off Oman and the UAE, aims to circumvent Tehran's blockade of the vital waterway.
While enabling continued exports, the network's reliance on clandestine methods raises concerns about its vulnerability and the U.S.
Quick context: has reportedly established a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Iran's tactics to maintain Gulf crude exports.