Iran Adopts 'Look North' Strategy to Evade Sanctions
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Sources in Iran have confirmed that the Islamic Republic is increasingly adopting a 'look north' strategy to evade sanctions and mitigate the economic impact of Trump's 'Economic D-Day'. Tehran is actively seeking to expand smuggling and sanctions-evasion routes through Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. This strategy aims to address transportation issues involving China and financial issues as the Islamic Republic's southern routes become increasingly limited.
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