Watch: What are the US sanctions on Iran and who else will be affected?
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Washington announced what it described as an "economic D-Day" against Iran, widening current sanctions and targetting countries with business ties with the regime.
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Why it matters
The excerpt does not establish how these sanctions reach ordinary people or the specific economic mechanism at work. The available detail is too thin to name a concrete effect.
Most affected
Countries with business ties to Iran — Face new sanctions from Washington
Likely next
Whether any country or company responds to or challenges the new sanctions measures.