# Economic war against Iran could end in defeat for US allies — expert

https://mins.news/en/item/32161

- TASS, 2026-08-25 18:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2177629

> Rystad Energy geopolitical analyst Jorge Leon said Iran has greater capacity to damage the energy sectors of the US and its Persian Gulf allies than they have to hurt Iran. Washington is seeking to broaden a military blockade into an economic one, but Iran’s resilient survival economy means additional economic pain may not bring political capitulation.

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