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Iranian parliament speaker urges trade in local currencies to bypass restrictions
Iran
First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 7:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 2:46 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Ghalibaf advocated using local currencies for trade, apparently to bypass unspecified restrictions. The headline indicates an effort to reduce reliance on established financial channels.
SO WHAT?
Such measures can deepen financial fragmentation and weaken the effect of sanctions.
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