U.S. sanctions blitz targets Iran’s trade lifelines, testing its top partners
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The United States unveils an 'economic D-Day' plan to choke Iran off the global economy by penalizing enablers and key trading partners, spotlighting China’s oil link, the UAE as Iran’s main transshipment hub, and Turkey, Iraq, and India as major but exposed partners. With Tehran’s currency sliding toward 200,000 toman per US dollar, enforcement details remain murky, but the move could spur realignments in Iran’s trade as partners weigh financial exposure against dollar access.
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