Israeli Media Acknowledge Failure of Anti-Iran Oil Sanctions
WANA (Oct 20) – Despite years of U.S.-led efforts to halt Iran’s oil exports through sweeping sanctions, even analysts affiliated with Israeli media are now admitting that the policy of “maximum pressure” has failed.
In recent days, several anti-Iran and Israel-linked media outlets have voiced concern over the continued flow of Iranian oil to global markets. Notably, Iran International, a network reportedly backed by Western and Israeli intelligence agencies, aired a program in which its energy analyst openly acknowledged the complete deadlock of the “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran.
The analyst admitted that, despite U.S. sanctions and alleged restrictions on Chinese ports, Iran’s oil exports have not declined and remain remarkably stable. He explained that most Iranian oil is unloaded at ports in China’s Shandong Province, where the main buyers are independent small-scale refineries, known as “teapots.”
These refineries—accounting for about five million barrels per day, nearly a quarter of China’s refining capacity—have become increasingly reliant on Iranian crude due to their flexibility and independence from state structures, making them largely immune to U.S. sanctions.
Iran’s Oil Production Reaches 3.45 Million Barrels per Day
WANA (Oct 15) – After statistics indicated that Iran’s oil exports had reached nearly 2 million barrels per day, the intelligence arm of the U.S. Department of Energy has now acknowledged that oil production has also hit a record high. The latest figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration show that Iran’s oil production […]
The expert’s remarks effectively confirm what Washington has long sought to conceal: that oil sanctions have not only failed to stop Iran’s exports but have also reshaped the structure of global oil trade.
Energy analysts say Iran has managed to neutralize sanctions through a combination of smart energy diplomacy, diversified export routes, and long-term cooperation with China, consolidating its position as a key energy supplier in East Asia.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, Iran’s crude oil production rose by 250,000 barrels per day last month compared to August, reaching over 3.45 million barrels per day.
Meanwhile, the shipping-tracking agency TankerTrackers reported that Iran’s oil exports in September 2025 hit 1.9 million barrels per day—the highest level since mid-2018.
Iran Boosts Oil Output. Social media/ WANA News Agency
