Iran trade hit by sanctions as Khamenei urges less USD
By The BriefBrief
Iran’s president said sanctions are affecting the country’s imports and exports. The supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, urged Iran to rely less on the U.S. dollar, linking the push to the trade pressures described by the president.
WHO:Iran’s president and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
WHAT:Iranian officials said sanctions are hurting imports and exports and urged reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar.
WHEN:Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 8:08 AM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:Sanctions are reported to be hitting Iran’s imports and exports, prompting calls to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar.
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