US blockade in Strait of Hormuz reportedly costs Iran $4.8bn in oil revenue
🔴 Tension RisingMathrubhumi English2026-05-02
Iran has reportedly lost approximately $4.8 billion in oil revenue due to the US-imposed blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The US is implementing this blockade as part of a broader effort to exert economic pressure on Iran, leading to increased economic strain within the country. Iranian officials have strongly criticized the US, accusing them of defeat.