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Iran Petroleum Minister Claims Oil Industry Circumvents US Blockade

Iran's Petroleum Minister states the oil industry is overcoming a US military blockade despite heavy attacks.

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Mohsen Paknejad, the Petroleum Minister of Iran, stated to the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) that the country's oil industry is continuing to find ways to circumvent a US military blockade of its ports and vessels. [1] US Vice President JD Vance stated on September 4, 2026, that diplomatic talks with Iran are ruled out until Tehran halts attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. [2] Mohsen Paknejad described the situation regarding the blockade as difficult while asserting that Iran is pursuing various strategies and has taken measures to overcome the restrictions. [3] Mohsen Paknejad stated that US forces attacked Kharg Island, located off Iran's southwestern coast, more than 550 times during the first 40 days of the conflict. [4] Iran's first vice president stated that US actions have changed Tehran's calculations and warned that the response to US attacks will be asymmetrical and multi-layered. [5] US Vice President JD Vance stated that all options remain on the table against Iran. [6] Mohsen Paknejad noted that Iran exported approximately 90 percent of its crude oil from Kharg Island prior to the start of the war. [7]
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  1. Mohsen Paknejad, the Petroleum Minister of Iran, stated to the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) that the country's oil industry is continuing to find ways to circumvent a US military blockade of its ports and vessels. · middleeasteye.net
  2. US Vice President JD Vance stated on September 4, 2026, that diplomatic talks with Iran are ruled out until Tehran halts attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. · Al Jazeera
  3. Mohsen Paknejad described the situation regarding the blockade as difficult while asserting that Iran is pursuing various strategies and has taken measures to overcome the restrictions. · middleeasteye.net
  4. Mohsen Paknejad stated that US forces attacked Kharg Island, located off Iran's southwestern coast, more than 550 times during the first 40 days of the conflict. · middleeasteye.net
  5. Iran's first vice president stated that US actions have changed Tehran's calculations and warned that the response to US attacks will be asymmetrical and multi-layered. · Al Jazeera
  6. US Vice President JD Vance stated that all options remain on the table against Iran. · Al Jazeera
  7. Mohsen Paknejad noted that Iran exported approximately 90 percent of its crude oil from Kharg Island prior to the start of the war. · middleeasteye.net
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