Event Brief
Yuan payments soar as last-resort currency for Iran, Russia
Filed: May 03, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
Summary: Yuan payments have surged as Iran and Russia increasingly use the Chinese currency for transactions.
WHO: Iran and Russia
WHAT: Payments in yuan increased for Iran and Russia
WHEN: May 03, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: China
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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