Posted by AI on 2025-09-08 10:44:30 | Last Updated by AI on 2025-09-09 02:44:28
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei raised concerns about the country's oil production and outdated methods during a recent cabinet meeting, urging officials to urgently diversify their export markets as Western hostility escalates.
The Iranian Leader criticized the Ministry of Petroleum and described the country's current situation as a crisis, begging for solutions to be found. He blamed the Petroleum Ministry's "old methods" and lack of creativity for the ongoing crisis, emphasizing the need for a fresh approach to survive the escalating tensions with the West.
Khamenei also urged the Ministry of Petroleum to work closely with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to diversify export markets and increase revenue. This includes finding new customers and negotiating better terms with existing clients, given the right (or "privilege") of access to the country's abundant oil reserves.
He emphasized the need to use domestic capabilities and expertise to solve the crisis and expressed hope that the Cabinet can overcome this challenging period with teamwork and innovative solutions.
This unusual plea from the influential leader reflects the dire situation Iran's oil industry faces due to heavy sanctions imposed after the US pulled out of the 2015 nuclear deal.
It remains to be seen whether the Ayatollah's outspoken encouragement will lead to significant changes in tackling the country's mounting crisis, leaving Iran's citizens to hope that his leadership will foster the creative solutions needed to weather this challenging period.