July 4, 2025

An Iraqi-British national, Salim Ahmed Said, has been accused of running a network that allegedly moved billions in oil through forged documents and UAE-based VS Tankers since 2020. This raised concerns as it violated US sanctions against Iran, with suspicions of ties to Hezbollah and a bank in the region. The network's activities have come under scrutiny, highlighting the challenges in curbing illicit oil trading.

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Tags: Oil smuggling, Us sanctions, Iran, Hezbollah, Bank,