At least three supertankers departed the Kharg Island terminal early Monday, signaling Singapore as their destination. While Western shipping and insurance firms maintain a cautious stance due to lingering regional volatility, the sudden spike in traffic suggests Tehran is aggressively clearing the backlog of inventory that accumulated during the two-month maritime standoff.

Data indicates these vessels are likely headed toward established ship-to-ship transfer zones near the Malacca Strait. Once there, the cargo will be reloaded for transport to independent Chinese refiners, often referred to as teapots. This surge provides a critical fiscal lifeline for Iran, effectively bypassing the logistical constraints that stifled its energy sector throughout the recent blockade.