Persian Gulf oil flows return to prewar levels, but Iran could resort to a 'scorched earth campaign'

Persian Gulf oil flows return to prewar levels, but Iran could resort to a 'scorched earth campaign' — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/persian-gulf-oil-flows-return-to-prewar-levels-but-iran-could-resort-to-a-scorched-earth-campaignContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Persian Gulf oil flows return to prewar levelshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/persian-gulf-oil-flows-return-to-prewar-levels-but-iran-could-resort-to-a-scorched-earth-campaignhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/persian-gulf-oil-flows-return-to-prewar-levels-but-iran-could-resort-to-a-scorched-earth-campaign#u107946Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:37:22 +0000Oil exports from the Persian Gulf have rebounded to near prewar levels, despite Iran's efforts to disrupt the flow. The US military has increased its presence in the region, protecting oil exports and reducing Iran's leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's crude oil exports have recovered under the protection of the US military.Why it mattersThe return of Persian Gulf oil flows to prewar levels is significant because it indicates that alternative routes have been successfully established, reducing the region's reliance on the Strait of Hormuz. This development has implic