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Iran War Threatens Stability of Petrodollar System

The longstanding US Treasury demand linked to the petrodollar is at risk due to the Iran conflict.
WHO: US Treasury
WHAT: Petrodollar system under threat
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The grand bargain that has supported US Treasury demand since 1974 is coming undone.
How this story developed (showing 9 of 9 earlier reports)
Sources (1): Financial Times

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