Oil Loading Resumes at Iran’s Kharg Island Following US Strikes 📈

• Current Situation: Vessel-tracking data confirms tankers have resumed loading operations at Iran’s Kharg Island terminal, just two days after US military strikes targeted facilities in the area. • Vessel Activity: Satellite imagery identifies one tanker currently loading, with seven additional vessels at anchorage. Five tankers have completed loading fuel oil. Two tankers are currently awaiting their turn to load. • Market Context: While the ownership of these vessels remains unverified, the swift return to operations highlights the resilience of regional energy supply chains. For Sri Lanka, continued stability or disruption in Middle Eastern oil exports remains a critical factor for domestic fuel pricing and inflation management. • Data Status: Based on provisional satellite tracking reports from TankerTrackers. ---