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Iran is the primary target of international economic sanctions, which are used by the US and EU to constrain its activities [1], [2], and which have significantly impacted its economy [3], [4]. The Iranian state actively navigates these sanctions through strategic partnerships with Russia and China [5], [6], [7] and utilizes the pressure of sanctions to reinforce its domestic narrative of resistance [8], [9].
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Iran at a Crossroads: Legitimacy, External Pressure and Regional ... ciris.info 2 facts
claimThe European Union's 2026 sanctions messaging treats Iran's UAV-related support as part of a coercive toolkit that must be constrained, positioning the drone issue as both a battlefield and sanctions-governance matter (Council of the European Union, 2026).
claimRussia and Iran utilize networks including procurement channels, routing options, and coordination routines to reduce transaction costs while operating under international sanctions.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org 2 facts
claimIran's deepened relationships with Russia and China provided the Iranian regime with perceived protection from the effects of international sanctions.
procedureThe United States' containment strategy against Iran utilizes economic sanctions, export controls, and military threats to counter Iranian regional activities and stymie Iranian nuclear progress.
What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
measurementIran sought the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to obtain relief from international sanctions, which cost the Iranian economy more than $100 billion in revenues between 2012 and 2014.
Iran Conflict Brief: The High Cost of Attacking Energy Infrastructure energypolicy.columbia.edu 1 fact
claimIran possesses one of the world's largest natural gas resource bases, but its export capacity is limited by international sanctions, underinvestment, and restricted export infrastructure.
Iran's Strategies in Response To Changes in US-China Relations mepc.org 1 fact
claimIran's relations with China are driven by the need to build and strengthen links with a strong non-Western economic power, particularly during periods of harsh US-led economic sanctions.