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The Board · Verdict CardMar 15, 2026
Geopolitics

China's Shadow Fleet: Buying Iran's Oil

11.7 million barrels shipped to China since the strait 'closed.' Iran's shadow fleet runs the blockade via Malaysia. Beijing plays both sides of the Hormuz

Risk

medium

Confidence

75%

Depth

2,729

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11 min

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