{
  "id": 15944953,
  "title": "Gulf exports more oil than it did before Iran war despite surge in Hormuz attacks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/gulf-exports-more-oil-than-it-did-before-iran-war-despite-surge-in-15944953",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T19:52:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/gulf-exports-more-oil-it-did-iran-war-despite-surge-hormuz-attacks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Despite a surge in attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf nations are now exporting more oil than they did before the US-Israeli war on Iran started on February 28th, according to data from energy analytics firm Kpler. In the week ending October 18th, Gulf exporters shipped 24.6 million barrels per day (bpd), surpassing the prewar average of 23.3 million bpd. The rise in exports coincides with a heightened frequency of attacks on vessels in the Hormuz strait; at least 12 incidents occurred last week according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). One of these attacks resulted in a fully-laden container ship owned by the UAE sinking, likely after being hit by a projectile. The situation presents a challenge for Iran as it aims to maintain control over the strategically important Hormuz strait, while the US and Israel threaten further military action.",
  "summary": "Gulf exports more oil than it did before Iran war despite surge in Hormuz attacks The Middle East is now exporting more oil than it did before the US-Israeli war on Iran began on 28 February, posing a challenge to the Islamic Republic as it looks to cement its control over the Strait of Hormuz and as the US and Israel threaten a new attack. Gulf countries exported 24.6 million barrels per day…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Gulf oil flows surpass pre-war levels despite Iranian attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/gulf-oil-flows-surpass-pre-war-levels-despite-iranian-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-21T08:28:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Gulf exports more oil than it did before Iran war despite surge in Hormuz attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/gulf-exports-more-oil-than-it-did-before-iran-war-despite-surge-in",
        "published": "2026-10-21T19:02:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MarketWatch",
        "title": "Oil is now flowing out of the Persian Gulf like before the Iran war. Why prices may still not come down anytime soon.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/oil-is-now-flowing-out-of-the-persian-gulf-like-before-the-iran-war",
        "published": "2026-10-21T21:14:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}