The passage of 22 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz was recorded on September 25, 2023. This event, as the highest volume of oil transfer from this strategic waterway amid international sanctions against Iran, has attracted significant attention.
Background and Details of Oil Delivery
According to credible sources, the high volume of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz has significantly increased in recent days. Chris Wright, the U.S. Secretary of Energy, stated that the daily average of oil transfer from this strait has been about 13 million barrels, but on one day last week, this amount exceeded 20 million barrels. This increase indicates the impact of U.S. military actions in facilitating the flow of oil, gas, and petroleum products from this waterway.
Political and Economic Consequences
In his recent discussions, Trump referred to the positive impact of facilitating oil passage through the Strait of Hormuz on the global economy and considered it a sign of pressure on Iran. He also mentioned U.S. efforts to maintain shipping security in this waterway, stating that these actions have helped restore the flow of oil and other materials.
In this context, U.S. officials have also pointed to the hosting of Qatari mediators to achieve new agreements with Iran. Despite the negotiations currently being in the early stages, it has been announced that Qatar, as a mediator, has presented moderate proposals to both sides. These negotiations focus on issues such as the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.
Recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz and the increase in oil passage volume seem to have profound implications for international and economic relations between Iran and the United States.
