[Iran Watch #01] Navigating Sanctions and Economic Resilience
Discover how Iran is navigating severe economic sanctions through resilience strategies, regional partnerships, and domestic innovation in energy and finance. Introduction: A Nation Under Pressure Iran has long stood at the crossroads of global geopolitics—strategically located, resource-rich, and culturally influential. However, for more than a decade, Iran has also been the focus of intense international scrutiny, resulting in some of the most comprehensive economic sanctions in modern history. These sanctions, primarily led by the United States and supported by allies, have deeply affected Iran’s economy, targeting its oil exports, banking system, and foreign trade. Yet, despite being economically cornered, Iran has shown a surprising degree of resilience. From the implementation of parallel economies to pivoting toward Eastern partnershi...