Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Line Group (IRISL), as the maritime backbone of Iran’s international trade, is once again at the center of geopolitical friction following reports of Iranian procurement of sodium perchlorate from China, a feedstock used in ballistic missile propellant.
With nuclear negotiations ongoing since April 12, 2025, and new US sanctions targeting IRGC-linked procurement networks announced on April 29, IRISL faces heightened surveillance, legal constraints, and logistical bottlenecks.
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