Iran says US blockade not disrupting oil supply

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Iran's Oil Minister stated on April 29, 2026, that a US naval blockade of Iranian ports, initiated on April 13, is not disrupting the nation's fuel supply or distribution. He asserted that oil workers are working continuously to prevent any impact on production and storage capacity.

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Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports has not affected the country’s fuel supply or distribution. In comments carried by state media, he said oil workers are operating around the clock to prevent disruptions.

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