Iran Transfers Full Oil Export Control to State Company, Ends Use of Intermediaries

# Iran Ends Reliance on Oil Intermediaries and Shadow Networks Iran has ended its reliance on intermediaries and shadow networks to sell its oil, according to multiple sources. The country has handed full export control of its oil back to its state oil company. This shift marks a change in how Iran manages its oil exports.

Iranian state media stated that Iran has abandoned intermediaries it used for decades to sell its oil. These intermediaries were part of long-standing practices in Iran's oil trade. The move to direct control by the state oil company follows this abandonment.

Shift in Oil Export Control The handover of full export control to the state oil company allows Iran to manage its oil sales without third-party involvement.

This development was reported without attribution from independent sources. Iranian state media confirmed the end of reliance on shadow networks. Previously, intermediaries and shadow networks facilitated Iran's oil sales amid international restrictions.

The state oil company's new role centralizes these operations. No specific date for the handover was provided in the reports.

Role of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Iranian state media reported that a number of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps officials who run shadow fleet operations were killed.

These officials were involved in the shadow networks used for oil sales. Their deaths coincide with the broader changes in export practices. The shadow fleet operations supported the intermediaries abandoned by Iran.

The killings were noted in connection to the shift away from these networks. Details on the circumstances of the deaths were not specified.

Background on Iran's Oil Practices Iran has used intermediaries for decades to sell its oil, as stated by Iranian state media.

Shadow networks were part of these efforts to navigate export challenges. The end of this reliance represents a significant adjustment in policy. The state oil company now holds full control, eliminating the need for external facilitators.

This change was verified across unattributed sources and Iranian state media. No further details on implementation timelines were available.