Hormuz Closure Paralyzes Kuwaiti Oil Tankers in April

April 2026 witnessed a total absence of Kuwaiti crude exports as the Revolutionary Guard imposed new rules for Gulf water management. Analysts explained in May 2026 that the lack of logistical alternatives outside the Strait of Hormuz worsened the economic crisis for littoral states. Despite the export halt, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation announced in May 2026 tenders for 15 projects worth 190 million dinars. This 2026 scene reflects the geopolitical turmoil affecting oil supplies since the war began last February.