How Iran evades US naval blockade

Announcing last Thursday that the United States will not launch military strikes against Iran before the midterm election, President Trump also made clear that the ongoing US naval blockade of Iran’s oil exports will remain in full force. Some are now questioning this assertion while Iran makes its moves. Trading through Balochistan, the Caspian and China remains key to its efforts to bypass the sanctions. Iranian export volumes are lower than before, yes, but not zero, as President Trump asserts. Iran has not been completely crippled. Sanctions are hurting Iran without delivering…