Chinese independent oil refineries, known as 'teapots', are purchasing Iranian oil to replace supplies previously sourced from Venezuela, according to Reuters reporting on February 2, 2026.

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• Person: Yucheng Hou Organization: Ciris
  Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ...

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• Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... www.ciris.info Yucheng Hou · Ciris via serper

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