How much will US Hormuz blockade hurt Iran, and does Tehran have an escape?

Al Jazeera Economic ImpactAnalysisEN 5 min read 100% complete by Priyanka ShankarApril 14, 2026 at 02:31 PM

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How a US blockade on Iran has sanctioned ships turning around

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On April 14, 2026, the United States implemented a naval blockade of Iran to pressure the country into accepting terms to end their ongoing war. Iran's armed forces have condemned the blockade as an illegal act. The blockade threatens Iran's oil revenue, as approximately 80% of its exports pass through the Strait of Hormuz. While Iran had been controlling access to the Strait, allowing only select countries to pass, it continued to export its own energy products. In March and early April, Iran's oil exports actually increased, reaching 1.84 million barrels per day in March. The price of Iranian oil has remained above $90 per barrel in the past month.

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Iran's armed forces have called it “an illegal act” that “amounts to piracy”.

quote — Iran’s armed forces100% confidence

The United States naval blockade of Iran has come into effect.

factual — null100% confidence

From March 15 to April 14, it exported 55.22 million barrels of oil.

statistic — null90% confidence

Iran exported 1.84 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil in March.

statistic — Kpler, a trade intelligence firm90% confidence

Iran earned nearly $5bn in oil exports in the past month while it shut the strait for most other ships.

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Gulf 30% Kpler 40% US-Israel war on Iran 50% Tehran ×360% Donald Trump 60% United States ×380% Strait of Hormuz ×685% Iran ×1090%

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strait of hormuz 90% us-iran war 90% oil exports 80% naval blockade 80% iranian economy 70% energy prices 60% us sanctions 50% oil and gas 50% donald trump 40%