Hossein Shamkhani, son of Iran’s former national security chief, has become a key player in global oil trading despite stringent US sanctions. Operating from Dubai under the pseudonym “Hector,” he runs Milavous Group Ltd, a company involved in rebranding and blending crude oil from Iran, Russia, and other countries. Shamkhani’s vast network and strategic partnerships have enabled him to evade sanctions and secure major deals with international energy giants, making him a significant figure in the global energy market.