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In a Persian‑language interview, Omid Shokri – an oil‑and‑energy analyst based in Washington – explains Turkey’s decision to stop importing Iranian crude oil. He attributes the move primarily to the tightening of U.S. sanctions that ended the limited exemption previously allowing Turkey to buy Iranian oil, and to Turkey’s need for a reliable, diversified energy supply amid domestic economic pressures. Shokri notes that before the sanctions Turkey imported roughly 200‑250 k barrels per day (bpd) of Iranian crude, which fell to about 60‑75 k bpd after the exemption expired. He discusses how the loss of Iranian volumes will be compensated by other suppliers – notably Russian, Iraqi, Emirati and Saudi crude – and how these producers can adjust exports to keep the global oil market balanced. The analyst also touches on Saudi Arabia’s potential role in stabilising regional markets, acknowledging that Saudi oil alone cannot fully replace Iranian supply but, together with the UAE, Iraq and Russia, can help prevent a sharp price spike. Finally, Shokri mentions advanced U.S. and European technologies that can boost production elsewhere, mitigating the impact of reduced Iranian output. Throughout the conversation the tone remains conversational and analytical, with a cautious‑optimistic sentiment about the market’s ability to absorb the shortfall.

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