Iran's oil reserves, currently stored on ships worldwide, could sustain the country's export income until August, despite U.S. sanctions blocking new exports, according to Kenneth Katzman, a former Iran analyst with the Congressional Research Service. Katzman noted that Iran has 160 to 170 million barrels of oil "floating at sea," which could maintain Tehran's income stream for several months. Katzman also suggested that former President Trump might not wait until August to see the impact of these sanctions, hinting at potential escalation if his desired outcomes are not met. This situation underscores the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran's oil exports and U.S. foreign policy strategies.