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Iran is rushing to keep trade going while the US threatens to sanction countries that do not want to cut ties.

Iran is rushing to keep trade going while the US threatens to sanction countries that do not want to cut ties.

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August 27th, 2026

Iran is rushing to keep trade going while the US threatens to sanction countries that do not want to cut ties.

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Iran's economy faces more instability.

La economía de Irán enfrenta más inestabilidad.

The Trump administration pressures other countries to cut all financial transactions with Tehran.

La administración Trump presiona a otros países para que corten todas las transacciones financieras con Teherán.

Last week, the United Arab Emirates suspended its trade relations with Iran.

La semana pasada, los Emiratos Árabes Unidos suspendieron sus relaciones comerciales con Irán.

This started the White House's latest effort to isolate the country.

Esto inició el último esfuerzo de la Casa Blanca para aislar al país.

Iran entered the war with its foreign trade focused on a few partners.

Irán entró en la guerra con su comercio exterior concentrado en pocos socios.

That leaves it with fewer options now.

Eso le deja menos opciones ahora.

The success of the US strategy depends a lot on China.

El éxito de la estrategia estadounidense depende en gran medida de China.

China is the main buyer of Iranian oil.

China es el principal comprador del petróleo iraní.

Russia, another target of sanctions, has its own conflict and economic crisis.

Rusia, otro objetivo de sanciones, tiene su propio conflicto y crisis económica.

So it probably cannot offer much financial support.

Por eso, probablemente no pueda ofrecer mucho apoyo financiero.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that nations that do not break ties with Iran will face secondary sanctions.

El secretario del Tesoro, Scott Bessent, advirtió que las naciones que no rompan lazos con Irán enfrentarán sanciones secundarias.

This plan is called "Operation Economic Pariah".

Este plan se llama "Operación Paria Económico".

Iran traded goods worth 125 billion dollars in 2024, according to Trade Data Monitor.

Irán intercambió bienes por valor de 125 mil millones de dólares en 2024, según Trade Data Monitor.

The UAE, China, and Turkey provided almost three quarters of its imports.

Los EAU, China y Turquía proporcionaron casi tres cuartas partes de sus importaciones.

The UAE was the largest source of imported items.

Los EAU eran la mayor fuente de artículos importados.

They were also a gateway to international financial channels.

También eran una puerta de entrada a canales financieros internacionales.

Experts say Iran could replace them, but not right away.

Los expertos dicen que Irán podría reemplazarlos, pero no de inmediato.

China has more room than other partners to resist US pressure, according to David Lubin from Chatham House.

China tiene más margen que otros socios para resistir la presión estadounidense, según David Lubin de Chatham House.

Beijing buys most of Iran's crude oil through unclear networks that avoid sanctions.

Pekín compra la mayoría del crudo iraní a través de redes opacas que eluden sanciones.

However, the dollar's leading role means no partner would lightly choose to anger Washington. Alex Vatanka from the Middle East Institute said this.

Sin embargo, la preeminencia del dólar significa que ningún socio tomaría a la ligera antagonizar a Washington, dijo Alex Vatanka del Middle East Institute.

August 27th, 2026

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