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All Iran products

Crude oil in Iran

JurisdictionIran
ProductCrude oil
Private tradeBLOCKED

Not tradeable by private parties

Iranian crude is subject to comprehensive US primary sanctions (CISADA, ITRSHRA, IFCA) and EU extraterritorial measures (Council Decision 2010/413, Regulation 267/2012). NIOC, NITC, IRGC affiliates are OFAC SDNs. HARD STOP.

Compiled regulatory guidance from OilFlow Network, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the relevant national regulator before structuring a deal.

Can private companies import Crude oil into Iran?
No. Iranian crude is subject to comprehensive US primary sanctions (CISADA, ITRSHRA, IFCA) and EU extraterritorial measures (Council Decision 2010/413, Regulation 267/2012). NIOC, NITC, IRGC affiliates are OFAC SDNs. HARD STOP.
What license is typically required?
Iranian crude is subject to comprehensive US primary sanctions (CISADA, ITRSHRA, IFCA) and EU extraterritorial measures (Council Decision 2010/413, Regulation 267/2012). NIOC, NITC, IRGC affiliates are OFAC SDNs. HARD STOP.
Does OilFlow screen Crude oil counterparties against Iran rules?
Yes. The free /check screen and the Regulatory Matrix API both read this same rule row; a private Crude oil deal into Iran is flagged automatically when this page says blocked or restricted.

This rule is one row of the Regulatory Matrix API: 235 jurisdictions, product tradability, payment-term constraints, license requirements, from $99/mo. Checking a specific Crude oil counterparty in Iran? Run a free check first.