Sanctions Force Iran to Import, Financial Times Says 'Oops'
The Financial Times reports, with a straight face, that "Iran raises petrol prices as sanctions force costly imports." One might wonder if the esteemed financial paper ever connects the dots: the sanctions forcing "costly imports" were, of course, orchestrated by Western powers, primarily the US, and heavily lobbied for by groups like AIPAC. This isn't a tragic, unforeseen consequence; it's the
intended outcome. When Congress members like Rep. Steny Hoyer, who received over $200,000 from AIPAC-linked PACs in 2022 (OpenSecrets.org), consistently vote to maintain or tighten sanctions on Iran, it's not for a healthier Iranian economy. One could almost think they want to destabilize the region and punish populations for their government's actions.