{"id":14929,"date":"2025-07-28T06:41:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T06:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/?p=14929"},"modified":"2025-07-28T06:41:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T06:41:40","slug":"iran-vows-to-maintain-oil-exports-plans-for-sanctions-snapback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roydadnaft.ir\/English\/14929\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran vows to maintain oil exports, plans for sanctions snapback"},"content":{"rendered":"

RoydadNaft – <\/a><\/span>\u00a0Iran\u2019s oil minister emphasized the continuation of the country\u2019s oil exports, stating that the Ministry of Petroleum has necessary plans in place to address sanctions and the potential activation of the “snapback” mechanism.<\/p>\n

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Mohsen Paknejad spoke to reporters Sunday on the sidelines of a Cabinet meeting, responding to claims by some Western media outlets that Iran\u2019s oil exports and revenues have declined since the start of the recent 12-day war. He referenced a report by German broadcaster Deutsche Welle citing data from Vortexa, a tanker-tracking firm, which analyzed Iran\u2019s oil exports between June 1 and July 1.<\/p>\n

\u201cI neither confirm nor deny these claims, as they are based on that institute\u2019s data,\u201d Paknejad said. He added that some of these narratives are part of a \u201cpsychological war,\u201d but stressed that Iran\u2019s oil exports continue as before.<\/p>\n

When asked about speculation over renewed sanctions and the possible snapback mechanism\u2014and whether Iran has contingency plans for oil exports\u2014he said: \u201cWe certainly are not without a plan.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Denying rumors of water in gasoline<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Paknejad dismissed rumors of water being mixed into gasoline at some fuel stations, stating that, based on technical and scientific principles, water and gasoline cannot mix. \u201cWater is heavier and settles at the bottom of fuel tanks, while pumps draw fuel from the middle section, so no water enters vehicle tanks,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

He noted that technical reports showed no issues with other vehicles refueling at the same stations and called for a closer examination of possible reasons for some cars stalling. \u201cThose who raised this issue should provide documentation so proper investigations can be conducted,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Urging water conservation<\/strong>\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Responding to a question about whether his household faces water cuts, Paknejad said: \u201cOur water gets cut off too\u2014it\u2019s no different. The house we live in now is the same one we lived in before I became minister.\u201d He added that he has always been mindful of energy use, both in the past and now. \u201cI walk around the house turning off unnecessary lights or AC units.\u201d<\/p>\n

Highlighting Iran\u2019s critical water shortage, particularly in Tehran, he urged public cooperation in managing water resources. \u201cAs the energy minister has noted, water supplies are limited, so optimal usage and conservation are essential.\u201d<\/p>\n

On fuel supply, he assured there are currently no restrictions, and people can plan their travels without concern.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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