Iran's Economic Resilience Amid Intensifying Sanctions
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Vocabulary
circumvent /sərˈkəmvent/ verb
to find a way around a rule or obstacle, especially through clever or indirect methods
Companies have found ways to circumvent the import restrictions by using intermediaries.
punitive /ˈpjuːnətɪv/ adjective
intended as punishment; designed to penalize
The government imposed punitive tariffs to discourage the behavior.
infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəstrʌktʃər/ noun
the basic systems and facilities needed for operation, such as transportation, communication, or finance
The country's banking infrastructure was weakened by the new sanctions.
Article
Policymakers are contemplating whether aggressive economic sanctions could severely damage Iran's financial infrastructure. Iran has consistently demonstrated resourcefulness in circumventing international trade restrictions imposed over several decades. This capability to adapt presents a significant challenge to those implementing punitive measures intended to alter the nation's behavior.
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