Iran breaks ‘maritime blockade,’ exports 80M barrels of oil.

Iran says it has broken the maritime blockade during the ceasefire and exported between 70 and 80 million barrels of oil, according to the secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Council. The statement challenges ongoing efforts to restrict Iranian oil sales and signals a direct response to pressure on the country’s main source of revenue. The official did not specify the time period for the exports or the buyers involved. But the claim, if confirmed, would mark a significant economic blow to the blockade’s effectiveness. Iran has repeatedly said it will not accept limits on its oil trade. The new figure is the latest in a series of warnings that continued restrictions could push Tehran to target US economic interests in the region. No US or allied officials have yet commented on the Iranian announcement. Analysts say the claim is difficult to verify independently, but it adds to rising tensions over maritime enforcement in the Gulf.