Gulf nations keep oil flowing despite Iranian attacks, but workarounds are costly

According to a report by The Times of Israel, Gulf nations have managed to maintain their oil export flows despite threats and attacks by the regime ruling Iran. To bypass security risks, these nations have increasingly relied on pipelines and clandestine tanker shuttle operations. However, analysts warn that these workarounds come with significantly higher operational costs. Despite these challenges, crude oil prices have remained near $100 per barrel. Experts caution that maintaining this fragile balance may become increasingly difficult in the long term, as stockpiles dwindle and regional security pressures persist.