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Iran Seeks to Bypass Oil Curbs Using Fuel Exporters, Mehr Says

Bloomberg -- An association of Iranian oil-products exporters will help the government bypass European Union sanctions on Iran’s crude and ship as much as 500,000 barrels a day, state-run Mehr news agency reported.

Iran’s central bank and Oil Ministry signed an agreement with the Iranian Oil, Gas & Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Association, said Hassan Khosrojerdi, the head of the exporters’ group, according to the report yesterday. Khosrojerdi said the arrangement would enable Iran to sell crude to European buyers, though he gave no details about how such sales would occur given the EU embargo that took effect July 1.

Officials will sign a contract this week for the group’s first shipment, he said, according to Mehr. The exporters have reached an agreement to supply some crude to privately

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Submitted Jul 08, 2012 By: WxVette

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 11, 2012 4:56:11 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse whatever... we are paying too much attention to Iran and diverting attention from areas that need our attention much more.
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lgwhitlock Champion Author Chico Posts:7,365 Points:1,681,495 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 10:00:54 PM Ignore lgwhitlock Report Abuse Iran will keep trying to find ways around the embargo, that is all part of the game. The real question is can we bring enough pressure to get them to give up their enrichment program. Something tells me it is doubtful...
TFowler513 Champion Author Memphis Posts:3,824 Points:1,409,635 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:43:53 PM Ignore TFowler513 Report Abuse It's only a matter of time before it all lights up!!!
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,188 Points:514,625 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:37:35 PM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse Let's keep the pressure on them.
METEOR49 Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,152 Points:451,225 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:24:23 PM Ignore METEOR49 Report Abuse the iranian leadership is certifiably insane. i'm surprised no one has taken them out .
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ican2step Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:1,666 Points:423,625 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:15:49 PM Ignore ican2step Report Abuse F&%@ Iran. Do NOT forget they held US citizens hostage. And YES 30+ years later I still hold a grudge, because they HAVE NOT CHANGED!
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judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,550 Points:2,441,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:11:06 PM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse once again our narcicist in chief would rather bow down to his fellow Muslims in Iran than do the right thing, and once again it falls to Israel to save our sorry butts. GOD help us if this commie is re-elected and we become the United SOCIALIST States of America.
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,250 Points:2,262,615 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:10:58 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse They will try to circumvent the embargo. It is only natural to try it.
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jimgraham Champion Author Akron Posts:10,348 Points:1,975,130 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:06:44 PM Ignore jimgraham Report Abuse Where there is a will, there is a way.
granitestater Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:8,800 Points:1,426,750 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:06:17 PM Ignore granitestater Report Abuse waste of time...
TheSicilian Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:5,359 Points:1,465,750 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:05:43 PM Ignore TheSicilian Report Abuse I bet they want to
jetskijerry Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,876 Points:768,270 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 9:05:25 PM Ignore jetskijerry Report Abuse There's always a way when money changes hands
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FuelOilOH Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,837 Points:1,179,620 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 8:59:29 PM Ignore FuelOilOH Report Abuse Where there's a will there's a way.
da_bears22 Veteran Author Chicago Posts:391 Points:1,244,155 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 8:58:50 PM Ignore da_bears22 Report Abuse Historically international boycotts generally do not achieve their desired effect. This is because of efforts like these and because those in power have the wherewithal to avoid suffering even though those they rule over do suffer.
Tracer2008 All-Star Author Alberta Posts:540 Points:311,845 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 8:58:06 PM Ignore Tracer2008 Report Abuse Everyone has their price... Some EU country gets offered Iranian oil at a discount they'll take it Helps their bottom line
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hiwayhauler Sophomore Author Texas Posts:222 Points:321,590 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Jul 8, 2012 8:22:27 PM Ignore hiwayhauler Report Abuse Im not brain child but I said that they were going to do this as soon and europe hit them with the sanctions, surprised it took them that long. The other way around it is to sell crude to china at a cute rate and let china refine it then jack the price up and sell to us. Or not even refine it and sell us the crude.
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