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7 October 2026

How a Shadow Economy in Asia Is Keeping Iranian Oil Flowing

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How a Shadow Economy in Asia Is Keeping Iranian Oil Flowing

Companies continue to service a “dark fleet” of Iranian tankers in waters off Malaysia in spite of Washington’s threat to target them.

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