Iran's Oil Exports Soar to 587M Barrels, Led by China's Thirst

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : "This year's data trends reveal a regime that adapts quickly to enforcement measures, requiring equally dynamic responses in 2025," notes UANI.
59% : Maritime authorities are now calling for enhanced accountability measures, including targeting tanker captains through sanctions and legal actions, while also proposing incentives for cooperation with U.S. authorities.
50% : This strategic adjustment came in response to heightened sanctions enforcement targeting foreign-flagged vessels involved in Iranian oil transport.
35% : Despite tightening Western sanctions, Iran's oil exports reached 587 million barrels in 2024, marking a significant 10.75% increase from the previous year, with China emerging as the dominant buyer, according to United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), a non-profit organization tracking Iranian oil movements.

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