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diplomacyAug 26, 2026
Global consequences: How US sanctions on Iran could spread risks and costs worldwide
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Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on August 10, 2026. /VCG Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on August 10, 2026. /VCG Editor's note: Professor Wang Jin is a Middle East expert and CGTN Commentator.
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Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on August 10, 2026. /VCG Ships anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on August 10, 2026. /VCG Editor's note: Professor Wang Jin is a Middle East expert and CGTN Commentator…
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