US sanctions choke Iran’s economy, but regime change remains a challenge
Professor Uzi Rabi analyzes the effectiveness of US economic sanctions on Iran, noting that while they severely restrict the regime's access to hard currency, they do not guarantee a collapse of the government. He emphasizes that Iran has adapted to a 'resistance economy' and that the long-term success of the blockade depends on international cooperation.
Why it matters
Understanding the limitations of economic warfare is critical for assessing geopolitical stability in the Middle East and the potential for regime change in Iran.
US sanctions are increasingly damaging Iran's ability to obtain hard currency and function economically, Professor Uzi Rabi told 103FM radio on Thursday, while warning against drawing a quick conclusion that an economic collapse would inevitably lead to the fall of the regime.“The economic path is not certain,” he said.Rabi, head of the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University, spoke with Barak Seri and Eli Ohana on 103FM radio about the economic war the US has declared against Iran and analyzed its potential impact.US blockade on Iran raises questions over whether it will achieve its intended goals“This blockade is theoretically the best thing to do. If the US is determined, if the US is consistent, it should work,” Rabi said.“There is a question here with China, Turkey, Pakistan. How long will the US continue?
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