Al Jazeera reported Washington has contacted 16 countries neighboring Iran seeking their participation in sanctions. Eight countries said close economic ties and intertwined interests make it difficult to sever economic relations with Iran; the other eight said they are still assessing the request — responses may amount to a tacit refusal.

2026-08-26

Al Jazeera reported Washington has contacted 16 countries neighboring Iran seeking their participation in sanctions. Eight countries said close economic ties and intertwined interests make it difficult to sever economic relations with Iran; the other eight said they are still assessing the request — responses may amount to a tacit refusal.