Iran remains in stalemate with US and Israel over Strait of Hormuz

12 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 30

After an April 8 truce paused major fighting, a U.S. blockade of Iranian Gulf ports has cut energy exports, though Chabahar remains outside it and some overland trade continues.
Shipping data showed about 300,000 barrels a day left for the Indian Ocean from more than 1 million bpd loaded on tankers, while analysts say storage may last roughly two months.
Economists expect a double-digit GDP drop, but authorities still have food supplies, salary payments and gold reserves as businesses suffer, the rial weakens and fears of renewed protests persist.

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