The U.S. has reportedly established a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Iran’s tactics to maintain Gulf crude exports. This operation, involving ship-to-ship transfers off Oman and the UAE, aims to circumvent Tehran’s blockade of the vital waterway. While enabling continued exports, the network’s reliance on clandestine methods raises concerns about its vulnerability and the U.S. The U.S. has reportedly established a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Iran’s tactics to maintain Gulf crude exports. This operation, involving ship-to-ship transfers off Oman and the UAE, aims to circumvent Tehran’s blockade of the vital waterway. While enabling continued exports, the network’s reliance on clandestine methods raises concerns about its vulnerability and the U.S.
