Saudi Arabia has boosted oil output and exports for a United States attack on Iran contingency, sources say.

Feb 25, 2026, 2:19:31 PM UTC(8 hours ago)

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Saudi Arabia has boosted oil output and exports for a United States attack on Iran contingency, sources say.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to boost oil output and exports in anticipation of potential disruptions to Middle Eastern oil flows resulting from a U.S. attack on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint, with approximately 25% of seaborne oil trade transiting through it, including significant exports from Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia is the world's largest oil exporter, and relies heavily on the strait to export its crude.
A U.S. strike on Iran could disrupt oil flows, potentially requiring Saudi Arabia to reroute exports.
Saudi Arabia has spare capacity, but the amount available for rerouting may be limited.

Saudi Arabia boosts oil output, exports for US attack on Iran contingency, sources say