Iran’s parallel trade routes blunt sanctions and sustain the regime, but cannot replace lost Gulf commerce or growth.
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Iran’s economy buckles under blockade, but Tehran still demands concessions; Washington must hold firm and tighten the screws.
Cross-border payment metrics reveal Chinese yuan transaction volumes are stalling while the American dollar retains historic global monetary supremacy.
Iraq secures a waiver for Iran-Iraq Flights to Najaf, balancing religious pilgrimage against Washington’s push to disarm Iran-backed militias.
Hezbollah survives by outsourcing social costs to charities and political cover to Berri, shielding itself from disarmament pressure.
Most neighbors grounded Iranian airlines, but China keeps letting Mahan Air land, exposing an enforcement gap in Washington’s sanctions strategy.
Despite Treasury threats, Turkey still lets sanctioned Iranian airlines land, while a Turkish ground handler keeps servicing them
Rapid strikes decapitated Iran’s leadership, yet battlefield gains stalled into inconclusive talks and a turn toward economic pressure.
Turkey-Iran Flights halt until 2027 as Ankara closes Bank Mellat’s Istanbul branch under mounting US Treasury pressure.
Trump’s UN speech shifts the burden of choice to Tehran, offering either destruction or a deal as Washington holds its leverage and waits.