Washington: US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced that oil flows from the Gulf have increased to approximately 15 million barrels per day, attributing the rise to coordinated efforts by the US military and its Gulf allies.

According to Anadolu Agency, Wright stated that the seven-day average for oil exiting the Strait of Hormuz had reached nearly 9 million barrels per day. "Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the U.S. military and our gulf allies, the seven-day average for oil leaving the Strait of Hormuz is currently up to almost 9 million barrels per day," he mentioned on US social media platform X. He further explained that, combined with the additional 5-7 million barrels per day leaving the region through newly upgraded pipelines and export facilities, total oil flows are averaging approximately 15 million barrels per day.

Wright highlighted that over 20 million barrels of oil left the Arabian Gulf region on Sunday, marking a figure that exceeds the pre-war average. This surge comes after a series of geopolitical tensions that impacted the region's oil export capabilities.

In late February, Washington and Tel Aviv launched coordinated attacks on Iran. The US and Iran subsequently signed a memorandum of understanding on June 17, initiating negotiations toward a final agreement. However, these talks have stalled due to disagreements over security guarantees and ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supply and trade.

From July 8 to 24, the US and Iran engaged in a series of military strikes. Washington targeted locations within Iran, while Tehran retaliated by attacking US military facilities and equipment in various Arab countries, including Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.