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The Shadowy Fleet of Tankers Moving Iranian Oil to China

Big Take Asia

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The Resilient Trade of Sanctioned Oil in Southeast Asia

This chapter explores the challenges of enforcing sanctions against Iran in Southeast Asia, focusing on the strong ties between Malaysia and Iran and the ongoing trade of Iranian oil to China. It highlights the role of 'Dark Fleet' tankers in facilitating this trade, suggesting that despite potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy, the lucrative nature of these operations may sustain their momentum.

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