Infographic: A Visual Guide to Iran’s Soaring Oil Exports

Sep 15, 2023
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Thumbnail of infographic detailing Iran's oil exports - source: The Washington Institute
About the Authors
Henry Rome
Henry Rome

Henry Rome was a Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, specializing in Iran sanctions, economic, and nuclear issues.

Noam Raydan
Noam Raydan

Noam Raydan is a Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute.

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New data-rich graphics strikingly illustrate the growth in Tehran’s oil revenue and China’s outsize role in fueling this trend.

Iranian oil exports have increased more than threefold over the past three years, a consequence of relaxed U.S. sanctions enforcement and increased Chinese demand for heavily discounted crude. The following is a visual guide to this expansion and its implications for global energy markets, the Iranian regime’s budget, and U.S. great power competition with China and Russia.

To view the infographic in detail, click on the image below or download a printable PDF version above.

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