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How China Keeps Iran's Oil Industry Afloat

April 22, 2026·18 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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Iran’s oil industry has been under severe U.S. sanctions for nearly a decade, designed to cut off its primary source of revenue and curb its nuclear ambitions and regional influence. Despite this, Iran has maintained a steady flow of oil exports through a clandestine network known as t

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