Iran fast-tracks 11 million barrels of oil as Trump threatens blockade

Iran fast-tracks 11 million barrels of oil as Trump threatens blockade Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/09/2026 - 19:00 The Strait of Hormuz could once again be closed for business as the US and Iran trade strikes Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on 9 July 2026 (Reuters/Stringer TPX images) Off Iran has rushed out five supertankers and one Suezmax vessel carrying roughly 11 million barrels of crude in the past 24 hours, as strikes between the US and Iran threaten to escalate into anoth