Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists

2 verified updates • corroborated by 2 independent sources • tracked since August 19, 2026

Part of ongoing coverage: Iran

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Iran loses key economic lifeline in Middle East that Trump's sanctions couldn't reach as deadlock persists