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STANDARD ECONOMIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian Parliament Speaker Advocates for De-Dollarization in Trade

Aug 21, 2026 04:00 PM CT Tehran, Iran sanctions evasion,de-dollarization,economic warfare,Iran policy

Summary

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, called for the refusal of US dollars in trade, characterizing the currency as an outdated payment method. This statement reinforces Iran's strategic push to circumvent US financial sanctions and reduce vulnerability to economic warfare, a key component of the broader conflict theater.

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Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stressed that the use of US dollars in trade as an outdated method of payments

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Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf urged the rejection of US dollars in trade to mitigate exposure to US sanctions and financial pressure.

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