Iranian press review: 80m barrels behind oil minister’s resignation

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Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad resigned on Sunday, reportedly due to tensions surrounding the sale of 80 million barrels of oil by IRGC-linked brokers at discounted prices amid sanctions. Parliament is investigating oil sales contracts, with a Tehran University academic suggesting the US withdrawal from Iraq could be a short-term detriment to Iran's regional influence.

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Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 10/08/2026 - 09:56 Meanwhile, an analyst says US withdrawal from Iraq could disadvantage Iran, tighter western immigration rules push Iranians towards China and Russia, and Armenia emerges as a key trade route for Iran The Iranian-flagged cargo ship Nora Bandar Abbas docked at the port of Umm Qasr in southern Iraq on 17 September 2026 (AFP) Off Minister falls victim to oil brokers network Local media have linked Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad’s resign

Iranian press review: 80m barrels behind oil minister’s resignation

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