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A New Sanctions Landscape in the Middle East
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Fusion42 · 26 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The U.S. expanded sanctions on Iran with increased secondary sanctions targeting trade sectors and entities, while simultaneously removing Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism designation, easing export controls and signalling shifting U.S. policy in the Middle East.
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You must rethink your risk exposure if trading with Iran or Syria as U.S. sanctions tighten on Iran while opening pathways for trade through Syria. This reshapes regional trade avenues where compliance failures could block market access.
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