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Kuwait Crude Halt: A shocking news has emerged amid increasing tension in the Gulf region, according to reports from tanker trackers, Kuwait did not export a single barrel of crude oil during April 2026. This has happened for the first time in the last three decades. If this news is officially confirmed, it will be the first time since the end of the Gulf War in 1991 when Kuwait’s monthly crude oil exports have been zero.
The monitoring group posted on social media platform X that Kuwait did not export any crude oil in the month of April. However, oil production continues in the country. According to the report, Kuwait is keeping some part of its produced oil in storage, while the rest is being converted into refined products and exported.
BREAKING: DURING APRIL 2026, KUWAIT EXPORTED ZERO BARRELS OF CRUDE OIL FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE END OF GULF WAR I#OOTT #IranWar #tankers #Kuwait
— TankerTrackers.com, Inc. (@TankerTrackers) May 2, 2026
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What is the reason for stopping exports?
- According to the report, disruption in regional shipping routes could be the reason for this.
- Besides, increasing tension in the Strait of Hormuz is also being considered a major reason.
Qatar appealed to Iran
Meanwhile, Qatar has appealed to Iran to follow international law and the UN Charter. Qatar said that all countries should exercise restraint to reduce regional tensions and maintain stability in the Middle East.
Warning on Strait of Hormuz
According to Qatar’s Foreign Ministry, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman bin Jassim al-Thani had received a call from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. During the conversation, he clearly said that freedom of navigation cannot be compromised and closing the Strait of Hormuz can create a serious crisis for the region and the world.
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America’s increased activities
At the same time, America Central Command (CENTCOM) said that in the last 20 days, America has changed the route of 48 ships in the Persian Gulf, especially the Strait of Hormuz. US Navy’s USS News Orleans is deployed in the Arabian Sea and is keeping an eye on the activities in the area.
On the other hand, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said that Iran’s recent diplomatic proposal sent to America through Pakistan has been sent with the aim of ending tension between the two countries and establishing lasting peace. He said that Iran is ready to deal with any situation along with talks.