Sanctions didn't break Iran. They hardened it
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-08-24 21:32 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran
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The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed for most of the past six months. Brent crude is trading just below $90 a barrel, and rose about five percent in a single session earlier this month.
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