https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-us-and-middle-east-allies-flipped-the-oil-script-on-iranContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-us-and-middle-east-allies-flipped-the-oil-script-on-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-the-us-and-middle-east-allies-flipped-the-oil-script-on-iran#u46626Sun, 23 Aug 2026 04:15:38 +0000The US military has assisted the passage of 660 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz since May. This effort to maintain energy flows coincides with new strategic movements, such as the Greek supertanker Kiku docking at Qatar's Mesaieed oil export terminal on July 25. While the US reports high volume, separate data indicates ship counts in the strait have hovered in single digits, suggesting a discrepancy in how traffic is measured or reported during current tensions.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global chokepoint for oil exports. Increased military presen