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Iran Utilizes Barter System to Circumvent Sanctions and Procure Chinese Military Equipment

Sep 10, 2026 01:05 AM CT Tehran, Iran sanctions evasion, military procurement, Iran-China relations, economic warfare

Summary

Iran has established a barter-like mechanism to bypass international sanctions, facilitating the import of billions of dollars in goods from China, including military hardware. This development indicates Iran's continued ability to sustain its defense industrial base and military capabilities despite economic pressure, potentially impacting the long-term balance of power in the region.

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Iran has used a barter-like arrangement to bypass sanctions on its oil sales and buy billions of dollars’ worth of goods from China, including military gear, two senior Iranian sources and three other people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

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Used barter arrangements to bypass sanctions and acquire military gear from China.

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