WorldTrump threatens Iran’s partners: How do secondary sanctions work?

The United States has announced a new round of economic sanctions against Iran and warned countries and entities trading with Tehran that they could also be punished. The explainer says secondary sanctions expose such partners to US penalties, with Washington relying mainly on access to its market and financial system to enforce the pressure campaign.

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