Trump’s Economic Siege On Iran Faces Real-World Limits

President Trump threatens sweeping economic penalties to isolate Iran and force other countries to stop trading with Tehran, but experts say unilateral sanctions are unlikely to end Iran’s trade. Iran’s oil exports have fallen under sanctions and blockades, while major partners such as China, Türkiye, India, and the UAE continue to engage in some capacity. Iran is pursuing new links (BRICS membership, Tajikistan oil deal) that could reshape its international commerce, highlighting the limits of US pressure amid a web of global trade relationships.