U.S. Reportedly Operates Covert Oil Transfer Network in Gulf, Moving 90 Million Barrels
The U.S. has reportedly established a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, facilitating the movement of an estimated 90 million barrels of oil. This operation, which mirrors Iran's tactics for maintaining crude exports, involves ship-to-ship transfers off the coasts of Oman and the UAE. Its primary aim is to circumvent Tehran's potential blockade of the vital waterway, ensuring continued Gulf crude exports, although the reliance on clandestine methods has raised concerns regarding the network's vulnerability.
The United States has reportedly created a covert offshore oil-transfer network operating near the Strait of Hormuz. This network is said to have facilitated the transfer of approximately 90 million barrels of oil out of the Gulf region.
This operation reportedly mirrors tactics previously employed by Iran to sustain its own crude exports. The method involves ship-to-ship transfers conducted off the coasts of Oman and the United Arab Emirates.
The primary objective of this covert network is to bypass any potential blockade by Tehran of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial international shipping lane. By utilizing these clandestine methods, the U.S. reportedly seeks to ensure the continuous flow of crude oil exports from the Gulf.
However, concerns have been raised regarding the vulnerability of this network due to its reliance on covert and clandestine operational methods.
According to the Times of India - World, this development highlights ongoing geopolitical strategies related to oil exports in the region.
