Amir Hossein Zanjani
Amir Hossein Zanjani is an Iranian businessman convicted in Iran for his role in a scheme to move billions of dollars on behalf of Iranian entities, leading to U.S. sanctions.
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Aug 27, 2026
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Not in the articles, but as a prominent economist and former deputy oil minister, he often comments on Kharg oil export operations and the industry's resilience under sanctions.
Pragmatists respect technical experts like Zanjani who keep the oil sector running, but they argue that without attracting foreign investment, maintenance and expansion will fail under prolonged sanctions.