Bloomberg news agency published a detailed report on the oil activities of Hossein Shamakani, son of Ali Shamakani, advisor to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, stating that he plays a key role in the clandestine export of Iranian oil under the alias 'Hector.' The report, released on Friday, September 9, cites 12 sources indicating that part of Hossein Shamakani's activities is conducted in Dubai under the cover of the 'Milawos Group.' According to documents reviewed by the agency and sources, Hossein Shamakani has established an 'empire' that significantly contributes to the sale of Iranian oil, Russian oil, and oil and petrochemical products from non-sanctioned countries. Iran and Russia are subject to U.S. sanctions, and both countries have adopted various methods to circumvent these sanctions, including the use of multiple shell companies and trading in currencies like the Chinese yuan. Previously, Hossein Shamakani's name had appeared in several reports as one of the agents selling Iranian oil, but he and officials of the Islamic Republic have denied these reports. Hossein Shamakani's lawyer also told Bloomberg that his client has no connection to oil and other goods from Iran and Russia, and his activities are limited to non-sanctioned countries. Additionally, Mohammad Alhashemi, the CEO of Milawos, denied any connection between the company and Hossein Shamakani. Nevertheless, Bloomberg, referencing the documents it reviewed, discussed the complex process that Hossein Shamakani undertakes to circumvent sanctions and sell oil from Iran and Russia. Two years ago, following the seizure of the 'Kabul' ship in India, ILNA news agency reported that the ship belonged to the 'Admiral Company' and stated that its owners were Hassan and Hossein Shamakani, sons of the Supreme Leader's advisor. Subsequently, Fars news agency reported that the Shamakani family had sued ILNA. At that time, Ali Shamakani, without explicitly referring to the incident, criticized those he called the 'fifth column' and tweeted: 'We sacrifice our lives and honor to heal the wounds of sanctions. The untold will remain for later.' Ali Shamakani is currently the political advisor to the Supreme Leader and previously served as the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran for ten years.
Bloomberg Report on Hossein Shamakani, 'Key Player in Iran's Oil'
Bloomberg's report highlights Hossein Shamakani's significant role in Iran's clandestine oil exports, linking him to a network operating under the Milawos Group in Dubai. The report raises concerns about the methods used by Iran and Russia to circumvent U.S. sanctions. This situation underscores the ongoing challenges and complexities of international sanctions on these nations.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Bloomberg reported that Hossein Shamakani is involved in the clandestine export of Iranian oil, using the alias 'Hector' and operating through the Milawos Group in Dubai. The report suggests he plays a significant role in bypassing U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia.
- Hossein Shamakani is allegedly involved in exporting Iranian and Russian oil despite sanctions.
- The Milawos Group in Dubai is reportedly used as a cover for these activities.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran and Russia face U.S. sanctions, leading them to develop complex networks to continue oil exports. These activities are crucial for their economies but pose challenges to international sanctions enforcement.
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