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US Sanctions Weaken Iran’s Economy, but Regime Likely to Persist
WHY IT MATTERS
The assessment indicates that Iran’s leadership may survive ongoing sanctions, highlighting the need for complementary strategies to influence political outcomes.
What happened
Tel Aviv University researcher Prof. Uzi Rabi reports that U. S.
sanctions are eroding Iran’s economic stability, yet he cautions that such pressure alone does not ensure the regime’s collapse. Rabi notes that while sanctions are tightening financial channels and reducing foreign investment, the Iranian government has historically weathered similar economic shocks.
The expert suggests that without additional political or diplomatic pressure, the regime may continue to hold power despite mounting economic strain. The findings underscore the limits of sanctions as a standalone tool for regime change.
PRIMARY SOURCES
US sanctions are hurting Iran, but economic collapse alone may not topple regime, expert says
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