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Iran's Supreme Leader Urges Reduced U.S. Dollar Reliance

Updated 2026-08-29 12:10 UTC 2 sources Negative

Iran’s president reports that sanctions are affecting trade, as the supreme leader calls for less reliance on the U.S. dollar. This move could impact Iran’s economic relations with global markets.

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Iran trade falls as Supreme Leader Khamenei urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar

Iran's president says sanctions are hitting imports and exports, as its supreme leader urges less reliance on the U.S. dollar.

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