Who Are Iran’s Main Trading Partners for Potential Isolation?

The U.S. Treasury has launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” imposing sanctions on nearly 60 entities linked to Iran, aiming to isolate the country economically. In 2024, Iran exported $56 billion worth of goods, primarily to China, Iraq, and the UAE, while importing $68.5 billion, mostly from the UAE and China. The sanctions are expected to disrupt these trade relationships, particularly with the UAE, which has recently enacted a trade embargo against Iran.

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