#IranTradeSanctions Trade at a Crossroads — When Geopolitics Becomes Global Economics
In early 2026, Iran-related sanctions have expanded far beyond their original scope. What once functioned as a targeted geopolitical instrument has evolved into a system-wide pressure mechanism reshaping trade behavior, diplomatic alignment, and global market confidence.
The sanctions framework now reaches far outside Iran itself. By restricting access to capital, technology, logistics, and financial infrastructure, the measures increasingly affect not only Tehran — but every economy connected to its trade ne