National Iranian Oil Company
شرکت ملی نفت ایران
State-owned oil company
🚫 Sanctions record
National Iranian Oil Company (State-owned oil company) is designated on the US Treasury's OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the IRAN, IFCA, IFSR, SDGT programs. Artesh has recorded 57 mentions in news coverage, most recently on September 16, 2026.
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- NATIONAL IRANIAN OIL COMPANY
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- IRAN, IFCA, IFSR, SDGT
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