Iran uses secretive barter system to bypass sanctions and import billions in Chinese goods

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Published: 2026-09-12
Category: finance
Source: The Japan Times (citing Reuters)

Iran has reportedly utilized a clandestine barter-like arrangement to circumvent international sanctions on its oil sales, enabling it to acquire billions of dollars worth of goods, including military equipment, from China. This mechanism has provided a crucial financial lifeline for Tehran amid U.S. economic pressure.

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