India Was Iran’s Second Largest Oil Customer — Indian Refineries Are Scrambling for Alternatives
India, the world's third-largest oil importer, is facing its most severe energy supply crisis in decades.
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Chinese Companies Were Buying Sanctioned Iranian Oil — That Supply Is Now Disrupted
For years, Chinese independent refineries quietly purchased massive quantities of sanctioned Iranian crude oil at steep discounts, creating a...
Iran’s Oil Exports Were Already Under Maximum Sanctions — But the War Changes Global Supply Dynamics
Iran's oil exports were already crumbling under the weight of sanctions before the first missile flew. Crude shipments to China had dropped to roughly 1.
The Iran War Isn’t Just About Nuclear Weapons — It’s About Who Controls Middle East Energy
The US-Israel war on Iran, now in its third week, is being sold to the American public primarily as a nuclear nonproliferation campaign.
Every Major Power in the World Has Economic Interests in What Happens to Iran Next
Every major power in the world has economic interests in what happens to Iran next because Iran sits at the crossroads of global energy markets,...
The Scramble for Iran’s Resources After Regime Change Could Start Another Conflict
Yes, the scramble for Iran's resources after regime change could absolutely spark another conflict — and in many ways, it already is.
Whoever Controls Post-War Iran Controls Trillions of Dollars in Energy Resources
Iran sits atop one of the largest concentrations of fossil fuel wealth on the planet, and whoever gains political and economic influence over a post-war...
Iran Also Holds the Second Largest Natural Gas Reserves on Earth
Iran holds the second-largest proven natural gas reserves on the planet, trailing only Russia. With approximately 1,200 trillion cubic feet — roughly 34...
Iran Sits on the Fourth Largest Proven Oil Reserves in the World
Iran sits on approximately 208.6 billion barrels of proven crude oil reserves, placing it among the top four holders on the planet and accounting for...
The Belt and Road Initiative’s Central Asian Route Runs Through Iranian Territory
Yes, the Belt and Road Initiative's Central Asian route runs directly through Iranian territory, and recent developments have made this connection more...