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diplomacyAug 26, 2026

Tehran's oil lifeline shows signs of strain under tightening sanctions

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Iran's oil exports declined sharply at the start of 2026, new tanker-tracking data show, raising fresh questions about the durability of Tehran's most important economic lifeline under renewed US sanctions pressure.

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