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عربية – DW
Washington's reliance on Dubai to influence Iran
The article discusses the impact of the UAE's tightening of its trade and financial restrictions on Iran, especially given Tehran's reliance on Dubai as one of its key ports for trade and re-export. It explains that the UAE's decision to halt all commercial activities and exchanges with Iran, announced amid regional escalation, could intensify economic pressure on Tehran. Notably, the UAE was Iran's largest source of imports, valued at up to $21 billion in 2024. Dubai’s crucial role in re-exporting goods and facilitating access to international markets is also highlighted. The article further notes that the success of the U.S. strategy to pressure Iran depends on the UAE’s ability to curb activities of complex financial networks linked to Iran, despite challenges posed by intermediaries and shell companies. While restricting trade activities through the UAE is a vital tool in the efforts to impose financial and economic sanctions, implementing these measures faces difficulties due to the complexity of networks benefiting from long-standing relations between the two countries.
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