The National Iranian Oil Company

The National Iranian Oil Company

A crude oil tanker is docked at an offshore oil terminal in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on August 7, 2004. The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) manages crude oil exports and petroleum distribution under the Ministry of Petroleum. Photo by Sam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

The National Iranian Oil Company

The National Iranian Oil Company

An offshore drilling rig stands in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on January 11, 2010. The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) manages crude oil exports and petroleum distribution under the Ministry of Petroleum. Photo by Sam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

The National Iranian Oil Company

The National Iranian Oil Company

An offshore drilling rig stands in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on January 20, 2009. The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) manages crude oil exports and petroleum distribution under the Ministry of Petroleum. Photo by Sam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

The National Iranian Oil Company

The National Iranian Oil Company

A drilling rig stands in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on January 11, 2010. The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) manages crude oil exports and petroleum distribution under the Ministry of Petroleum. Photo by Sam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

The National Iranian Oil Company

The National Iranian Oil Company

An offshore drilling rig stands in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on January 11, 2010. The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) manages crude oil exports and petroleum distribution under the Ministry of Petroleum. Photo by Sam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

The National Iranian Oil Company

The National Iranian Oil Company

A drilling rig stands in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on January 11, 2010. The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) manages crude oil exports and petroleum distribution under the Ministry of Petroleum. Photo by Sam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

The National Iranian Oil Company

The National Iranian Oil Company

An offshore drilling rig stands in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on January 11, 2010. The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) manages crude oil exports and petroleum distribution under the Ministry of Petroleum. Photo by Sam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

The National Iranian Oil Company

The National Iranian Oil Company

An offshore drilling rig stands in the Persian Gulf, Iran, on January 11, 2009. The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) manages crude oil exports and petroleum distribution under the Ministry of Petroleum. Photo by Sam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

December 6, 2023, Srinagar, India: A Kashmiri farmer dips in cold waters braving sub zero temperatures to extract lotus stems, locally known as Nadur, at Anchar Lake in Srinagar Jammu and kashmir. on December 6, 2023 in Srinagar, India (Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

December 6, 2023, Srinagar, India: A Kashmiri farmer dips in cold waters braving sub zero temperatures to extract lotus stems, locally known as Nadur, at Anchar Lake in Srinagar Jammu and kashmir. on December 6, 2023 in Srinagar, India (Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

December 6, 2023, Srinagar, India: A Kashmiri farmer dips in cold waters braving sub zero temperatures to extract lotus stems, locally known as Nadur, at Anchar Lake in Srinagar Jammu and kashmir. on December 6, 2023 in Srinagar, India (Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

December 6, 2023, Srinagar, India: A Kashmiri farmer dips in cold waters braving sub zero temperatures to extract lotus stems, locally known as Nadur, at Anchar Lake in Srinagar Jammu and kashmir. on December 6, 2023 in Srinagar, India (Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

December 6, 2023, Srinagar, India: A Kashmiri farmer dips in cold waters braving sub zero temperatures to extract lotus stems, locally known as Nadur, at Anchar Lake in Srinagar Jammu and kashmir. on December 6, 2023 in Srinagar, India (Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

December 6, 2023, Srinagar, India: A Kashmiri farmer dips in cold waters braving sub zero temperatures to extract lotus stems, locally known as Nadur, at Anchar Lake in Srinagar Jammu and kashmir. on December 6, 2023 in Srinagar, India (Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

December 6, 2023, Srinagar, India: A Kashmiri farmer dips in cold waters braving sub zero temperatures to extract lotus stems, locally known as Nadur, at Anchar Lake in Srinagar Jammu and kashmir. on December 6, 2023 in Srinagar, India (Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

Kashmiri Farmer Extract Lotus Stems In Frozen Waters

December 6, 2023, Srinagar, India: A Kashmiri farmer dips in cold waters braving sub zero temperatures to extract lotus stems, locally known as Nadur, at Anchar Lake in Srinagar Jammu and kashmir. on December 6, 2023 in Srinagar, India (Photo by Umer Qadir/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM