World · 26 August 2026
Economists doubt new US sanctions will affect Iran's established trade ties
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America says its "greatest financial offensive ever" will hurt Iran, but many experts think the impact will be limited. Iran has strong trade links with countries like China, Turkey, Pakistan, and Armenia, which have reasons to continue trading. These nations either ignore US pressure or can't afford to stop, while global markets barely reacted to the announcement.
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