China has provided Iran with a financial lifeline during the past half decade by purchasing most of its oil, according to WSJ

This development highlights China's strategic alignment with Iran, strengthening economic ties while potentially complicating relations with Western powers.

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The direct financial support through oil purchases could sustain Iran's economy despite sanctions, which might influence energy prices and create ripple effects across the WTI market as traders react to shifts in supply dynamics.

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