Iranian crude oil exports have effectively ceased, with satellite imagery and shipping data revealing that all three berths at Kharg Island, the country's primary export hub, have remained empty for an extended period.
The halt in operations, which began on July 31, coincides with a renewed US naval blockade in the region, bringing Tehran's crude sales to a standstill.
The cessation of exports from Kharg Island represents a significant supply shock to global energy markets.
Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, previously confirmed that the country was completely cut off from global oil markets during the recent blockade, stating that not a single barrel was exported while US naval forces restricted access to its ports.
This confirmation underscores the severity of the disruption and the effectiveness of the naval measures in halting Iranian supply.
The blockade has intensified geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, with regional states increasingly looking to Beijing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid the escalating conflict.