The latest round of U.S. sanctions against Iran is benefiting Russia, which is offering to buy Tehran’s stranded crude oil in exchange for Russian machinery and food. Meantime, Russian companies are selling oil to Europe and Asia, filling the void left by Iran’s drop in exports.
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