Iran Oil Tycoon 'Hector' Plays Key Role in Arms Sales to Russia.

The article from Bloomberg.com discusses how an Iranian oil tycoon named Hossein Shamkhani is involved in facilitating arms sales to Russia, aiding Moscow in its conflict in Ukraine. Shamkhani's network of firms, including Crios Shipping LLC, has been moving missiles and drone components across the Caspian Sea in exchange for petroleum from Russia. The transactions, while not illegal, have raised concerns about the deepening security partnership between Iran and Russia. The article sheds light on the complex global business network that has enriched Shamkhani, whose activities have been closely monitored by US, UK, and European officials. [Extracted from the article]