Iran Sets New Oil Export Record Despite Sanctions

Iran's oil minister announced on Wednesday that the country has surpassed a 10-year oil export record for the Iranian month of Dey (December 20, 2024 to January 20, 2025), a milestone achieved through the dedicated efforts of the oil industry workforce.

Speaking on the sidelines of a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, he stated that the milestone was achieved despite the sanctions imposed against the country, The Caspian Post reports, citing Iranian media.

Regarding the conclusion of one of the largest oil contracts in all-time of the Iranian oil industry, the oil minister added that this contract will be inked in the very near future.

With the hard work of the Iranian oil industry’s employees, the 10-year oil export record was broken between December 20, 2024, and January 20, 2025.

Regarding the ministry’s plans to counter unilateral US sanctions imposed against the country, Paknejad emphasized that Iran is prepared to achieve its goals under any circumstances, whether sanctions remain in place or are lifted.

“Necessary measures have been taken to address the US maximum pressure campaign,” he added.