Iranian oil flows through Strait of Hormuz even as Gulf neighbors' exports shut

Group 1 - Iranian crude oil exports have continued at a near-normal pace, with approximately 13.7 million barrels exported since February 28, despite attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz [1] - Vessel tracking service Kpler reported Iranian exports at about 16.5 million barrels in the first 11 days of March, indicating a strong export capacity [1] - Iran's crude oil exports from February 28 to March 11 ranged between 1.1 million barrels per day and 1.5 million barrels per day, compared to an average of 1.69 million barrels per day last year [1] Group 2 - Prior to the recent military actions, Iran had increased its exports to approximately 2.17 million barrels per day in February, with record exports reaching about 3.79 million barrels per day in the week of February 16 [1] - Six crude oil tankers have departed from Iran since February 28, including the U.S.-sanctioned vessel Cuma, indicating ongoing export activities despite sanctions [1] - At least 11 million barrels of crude oil have been shipped out of Iran, with four supertankers carrying 8 million barrels arriving near Singapore, showcasing Iran's ability to navigate sanctions [1]