Asia Mixed: Kospi Falls 1.98%, Nikkei Off 0.92%
On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte on After the BellPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The New York Times: “How a Shadow Economy in Asia Is Keeping Iranian Oil Flowing”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:36 PM ET on After the Bell, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Dr. Nina Byte.
- Topics: Iranian, Asia.
- BBN covered this story before: Iranian Oil Keeps Flowing Via Dark Fleet Off Malaysia (October 7).
The real story
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- The New York TimesHow a Shadow Economy in Asia Is Keeping Iranian Oil Flowing
What BBN said about it
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorPer the New York Times, a dark fleet of Iranian tankers is still being serviced off Malaysia. Sanctions are basically a polite suggestion, Nina.
The story so far
- Iranian Oil Keeps Flowing Via Dark Fleet Off Malaysia · The New York Times
- Asia Mixed: Kospi Falls 1.98%, Nikkei Off 0.92% (this story)
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