BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 4. Iran's crude oil exports have improved further, the chairman of the Energy Committee of the Iranian parliament, Mousa Ahmadi, told local media, Trend reports.
According to him, despite the claims, Iran's crude oil exports haven't decreased, but on the contrary grew.
Ahmadi noted that, considering the conditions of the world energy market, the quality of Iran's crude oil exports has improved, and Iran's crude oil exports are sold at more affordable prices.
The MP highlighted that despite the restrictions imposed on the country as a result of the sanctions, Iran's crude oil exports haven't stopped. Its oil exports are planned to be continued even during the war.
"Recently, after the U.S. and Israel's military air strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, members of the parliament's Energy Committee closely familiarized themselves with the processes on the island. Plans were made during the meetings held on Kharg Island regarding the export of crude oil," he added.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran, striking major cities, including Tehran. The White House cited missile and nuclear threats originating from the Islamic Republic as justification for the attacks. The strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, along with several other senior officials. In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a large-scale retaliatory operation against Israel and has targeted U.S. facilities across Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Syria using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
The conflict has placed the region’s energy infrastructure and maritime shipping under serious threat. Due to security tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, global oil prices have risen significantly. Iran fully controls the Strait of Hormuz and allows passage only to vessels it deems necessary.
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