Event Brief
Middle East oil exports rebound to 80% of prewar levels
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Middle East oil exports have rebounded to about 80% of prewar levels, reflecting improved flow through the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean said the Strait is open and that the Trump strategy may be contributing to the rebound.
WHO: Aaron MacLean
WHAT: MacLean said Middle East oil exports rebounded to about 80% of prewar levels as the Strait of Hormuz remained open and the Trump strategy may be working.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 6:53 PM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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