Kuwait did not export any crude oil in April, according to TankerTrackers, marking the first such halt since the end of the Gulf War. The disruption has been linked to risks around the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. Qatar has urged de-escalation, while Washington announced $8.6 billion in arms sales to regional allies. The development underscores growing economic strain on Gulf partners as the crisis impacts global energy flows.