Gulf exports more oil than it did before Iran war despite surge in Hormuz attacks

Despite a surge in attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf oil exports have surpassed pre-war levels following the onset of the US-Israeli war on Iran on February 28, 2026.

To bypass Iranian control and counter disruptions in the strategic waterway, regional energy logistics have adapted through ship-to-ship transfers and increased transits via the Red Sea.

The resilience of these export routes poses a significant operational challenge to the Islamic Republic's ongoing efforts to assert dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.