How long has the Kharg terminal been inactive?

According to data, the terminal on Kharg Island has been inactive since July 31, 2026, meaning at least a week before August 7, 2026.

What percentage of Iran's oil exports pass through the Kharg terminal?

The Kharg terminal handles approximately 90% of Iran's total oil exports.

Is there a plan to bypass the American blockade?

Iran has agreed with Oman on coordinates for a new delivery route, but there has been no progress in implementing this plan since Wednesday before August 7, 2026.

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American Blockade Halts Iranian Oil Exports

Q: Is Iran still receiving revenue from oil?

Yes, Iran is still receiving revenue from shipments that departed during the ceasefire, but this revenue is expected to stop in the coming weeks.

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Satellite imagery and shipping data reveal that no tanker has loaded oil at Iran's main terminal, marking the longest disruption since the conflict began.

Summary

The American naval blockade has halted nearly all Iranian oil exports through the key Kharg terminal.
The terminal has been inactive since July 31, 2026, and the last tanker left the Gulf on July 12.
Iran is negotiating with Oman on a new route, but there is no progress, and revenue from previously exported oil will soon cease.
The halt threatens to raise global energy prices, indirectly affecting the Croatian economy as well.

The American naval blockade appears to have completely halted Iran's crude oil exports. According to shipping data and satellite imagery, no tanker has loaded oil at the Kharg Island terminal, Iran's main export hub, for at least a week. This marks the longest shutdown of the terminal since the war began.

As reported by the Financial Times, citing shipping data, the Kharg terminal, which typically handles about 90% of Iran's oil exports, has been inactive since July 31, 2026. Satellite images show all three loading berths empty, with only 16 vessels anchored in the waiting zone, the lowest number since early last month.

Revenue Still Flowing, but the End Is in Sight

The organization United Against Nuclear Iran, which monitors the movement of Iranian tankers, notes that the last tanker loaded with Iranian oil has not successfully left the Persian Gulf since July 12, 2026. Iran is still receiving revenue from shipments that departed during the ceasefire, but this cash flow is expected to dry up in the coming weeks.

Instead of filling storage capacities, Iran, according to available information, is reducing oil production to avoid exceeding them. This indicates the serious logistical and economic challenges Tehran faces due to the blockade.

Attempts to Bypass the Blockade Have Made No Progress So Far

Iran has agreed with Oman on coordinates for a new oil delivery route, but no progress has been recorded regarding this plan since Wednesday. A person familiar with the situation told the Financial Times that if an acceptable agreement is reached, the U.S. would lift the blockade and reinstate the oil sanctions waiver.

The halt in oil exports from Iran, a key OPEC member, could have a significant impact on global energy prices, and consequently, indirectly affect the energy security and economy of the European Union, including Croatia.