Iran Shipping Update – July 6, 2026

United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) | July 6, 2026

Summary

UANI's July 6, 2026 shipping update documents Iranian oil export activity through the Strait of Hormuz in the immediate pre-attack period. Approximately 55 million barrels of Iranian oil and petrochemicals were departing the Gulf of Oman, generating an estimated $4.5 billion in revenue for the IRGC. This was the last UANI snapshot before the IRGC resumed attacks on commercial shipping on July 6–7.

Key Data Points

Iranian Oil Export Activity (as of July 6)

  • ~55 million barrels of Iranian oil and petrochemicals departing Gulf of Oman
  • Revenue estimate: $4.5 billion for the IRGC
  • Vessels operating in dark-transit mode
  • Reflects peak post-MOU export surge

Note on Progression

Date UANI Est. Barrels at Sea
July 2 49M
July 6 55M
July 7 58M

Source

United Against Nuclear Iran — Iran Shipping Update July 6, 2026