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Iran Earns $6 Billion From Oil Sales After US Sanctions Lifted, Bolstering Regime
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First reported by N12 · 5 hours ago
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Iran exploited the temporary lifting of US sanctions in June to sell about 70 million barrels of oil, earning up to $6 billion mainly through shipments to China. This revenue boost provides Iran with a vital economic buffer against the renewed US sanctions reinstated last week by Donald Trump, as US naval forces now enforce a blockade on Iranian ports.
- 01Iran sold around 70 million barrels of oil last month, earning $5-6 billion after US sanctions were lifted.
- 02Most of the oil was shipped to China via Malaysia to evade US tracking.
- 03The revenue gives Iran a significant economic buffer against renewed US sanctions.
- 04US sanctions were lifted in mid-June but reinstated last week by Donald Trump.
- 05US naval forces currently block ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports.
- 06Analysts say the oil sales have rapidly increased Iran's export capacity and resilience.
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