Middle Eastern oil exports have nearly returned to their pre-Iran war levels, according to experts who attribute the recovery to changes in how supplies are supported and transported.
US military assistance has helped underpin the rebound, while shuttle tankers have been used to move oil. Pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz have also provided an alternative route for exports, reducing reliance on the strategically important waterway.
Together, these measures have allowed exports to recover despite the disruption associated with the war. The latest position indicates that regional oil flows are close to where they stood before the conflict, although the supplied information does not provide specific export figures or details of the timing of the recovery.
