Amirali R. Davoudpour
Iranian Canon of Medicine and Law, Administrative Wing of Law and Healing association, Iranian Watchdog of Medicine and Law, Tehran-Iran
Email of the corresponding author: davoudpour@canmedlaw.org
Accepted and published July, 2024 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13203678
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Abstract
The Crescent Gas Contract, signed in 2001 between the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Crescent Petroleum, has evolved into a critical issue in Iranian legal, economic, and political spheres. Serious debates arose during the Iranian presidential election in 2024 regarding the fate of Iranian gas and oil contracts. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the contract’s origins, its development issues, allegations of corruption, and the ensuing arbitration. It explores the implications of the contract for international law and Iran’s national interests, referencing relevant legal frameworks and international case law.
Keywords: Iran presidential election, Crescent contract