Iran shifts 20M barrels through ‘dark’ offshore oil network bypassing US port blockade, firm says

Fox News - World National SecurityNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete April 15, 2026 at 10:12 PM

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Iran is bypassing a US port blockade on its ports by moving tens of millions of barrels of oil through covert offshore networks. The blockade, which took effect April 13, aims to halt economic trade with Iran. According to maritime intelligence firm Windward AI, at least 11 tankers carrying approximately 20 million barrels of Iranian oil are positioned offshore Malaysia within a ship-to-ship transfer hub. This indicates that Iranian oil flows are persisting outside direct transit through the Strait of Hormuz, using offshore storage and transfer mechanisms. The blockade has already had significant financial repercussions for Iran, costing it $435 million daily. The US implemented the blockade following failed peace talks between the two countries.

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The U.S. military confirmed it stopped nine oil tankers from attempting to breach the blockade.

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During the first 48 hours of the U.S. blockade, no vessels have made it past U.S. forces.

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The U.S. has formally implemented a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz.

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At least 11 tankers carrying approximately 20 million barrels of Iranian oil are positioned offshore Malaysia.

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Iran is moving tens of millions of barrels of oil through covert offshore networks to bypass the new U.S. blockade.

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Scott Bessent 30% Saudi Arabia 35% China 40% Malaysia 50% Windward AI ×365% Donald Trump ×270% Strait of Hormuz ×675% United States ×480% Iran ×990%

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iran oil 100% us blockade 90% strait of hormuz 80% offshore oil network 70% dark activity 60% ship-to-ship transfer 60% ceasefire 50% oil tankers 50% economic pressure 40%