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Pentagon estimates US blockade cost Iran nearly 4.8 billion in lost oil revenue report
International
Published on 2 May 2026
A blockade tied to freedom of navigation
The Pentagon says a US blockade in the Gulf of Oman and nearby shipping routes has cut into Iran’s oil income, costing nearly $4.8 billion in revenue, according to estimates shared by Axios. US officials argue the move is meant to sustain economic pressure on Tehran, and will remain in place until navigation terms revert to those before February 27.
- US blockade in Gulf of Oman reportedly reduced Iran’s oil revenue
- Pentagon estimates Iran lost nearly $4.8 billion in oil income
- Operation is intended to apply sustained economic pressure on Tehran
- Blockade reportedly linked to restoring pre February 27 navigation access
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