Iran exports LPG and jet fuel despite US naval blockade

Summary

Iran has managed to export some liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and jet fuel since July despite a US naval blockade, according to shipping intelligence and security sources cited in reports on Thursday. Middle East Eye, citing Reuters, reports that United Against Nuclear Iran’s ship-tracking analysis identified at least eight tankers carrying Iranian LPG leaving the Gulf of Oman since mid-July; security sources told Reuters that cargoes have been concealed among ship-to-ship transfers off Oman.

Timeline

1. Middle East Eye

   16 Oct 2026, 10:50 UTCSource ↗

   Middle East Eye reports, citing Reuters, that Iran has shipped some LPG and jet fuel despite the blockade; it also cites analysis identifying at least eight Iranian LPG tankers leaving the Gulf of Oman since mid-July.

2. The Straits Times

   16 Oct 2026, 10:55 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports that Iran has exported some LPG and jet fuel since July despite a US naval blockade, citing shipping intelligence and security sources.