India, April 25 -- Iran has stepped up activity at its main oil export hub even as the United States intensifies efforts to curb its crude shipments through a widening naval blockade. Fresh satellite imagery suggests that Tehran is moving quickly to load oil onto tankers before restrictions begin to severely impact its export capacity.

The situation reflects a growing tug-of-war at sea, where enforcement measures are expanding geographically, but on-ground loading operations continue at pace. Analysts say this phase could determine how long Iran can maintain production without major disruptions.

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