How the US will pressure Iran's trading partners, using Iraq as an example
The US strategy in Iraq provides a glimpse into what could happen to Iran's trading partners. Washington has threatened to cut off countries that trade with Iran from the global financial system.
The US has already imposed sanctions on several Iraqi banks for doing business with Tehran. Iraq has strategic ties with both Iran and the US. However, Washington has not yet taken steps that could cause major disruption to Iraq's economy.
The US strategy in Iraq provides a glimpse into what could happen to Iran's trading partners. Washington has threatened to cut off countries that trade with Iran from the global financial system.
The US has already imposed sanctions on several Iraqi banks for doing business with Tehran. Iraq has strategic ties with both Iran and the US. However, Washington has not yet taken steps that could cause major disruption to Iraq's economy.
