Iran, a member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, re-emerged as a major oil exporter in January 2016 when some international sanctions against Tehran were lifted in return for curbs on Iran's nuclear programme. (cnbc.com)
That would make Brazil the third - largest oil exporter in the world behind Russia and Saudi Arabia. (fortune.com)
Recognised by OPEC in July 2011 as the second - largest oil exporter in the cartel, 2nd only to Saudi Arabia. (punchng.com)