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Iran's oil blockade resistance may last longer than expected, analysts say

Iran possesses several strategies to circumvent a U.S. blockade aimed at halting its oil exports, according to analysts. The country has significant oil storage capacity and can utilize large crude carriers as floating storage, potentially extending production for approximately two months. Furthermore, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may leverage alternative revenue streams like oil smuggling to maintain its operations and security. AI

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Iran's oil blockade resistance may last longer than expected, analysts say

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Ben Geman ·

    Iran may have oil options to drag things out

    <p>Iran has more cards to play to avoid the U.S. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/04/13/the-logic-behind-the-us-blockade" target="_blank">blockade</a> halting its oil output — at least for now, analysts say.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Oil is Iran's economic lifeblo…