Iran sanctions snapback heralds suffering, possible war | Eye for Iran | EP 71

Iran sanctions snapback heralds suffering, possible war | Eye for Iran | EP 71

Author: Iran International English October 3, 2025 Duration: 1:03:50
International sanctions renewed on Tehran over the weekend are already making life harder for ordinary Iranians and may signal an impasse that could lead to renewed war, experts told Iran International’s podcast Eye for Iran.
In this Eye for Iran episode, host Negar Mojtahedi speaks with economist Mahdi Ghodsi and analyst Holly Dagres to break down what may lie ahead.
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