Iran is using a secretive barter-style mechanism to obtain Chinese imports by exchanging Iranian oil for credits. The arrangement has provided a financial lifeline for Tehran in recent years, enabling purchases of Chinese goods worth billions of dollars.
WHO:Iran
WHAT:Iran exchanges oil for credits to buy Chinese goods through a barter-style trade mechanism
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 5:24 AM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:The mechanism provides a financial lifeline for Tehran amid sanctions pressure.
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