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How do Iranians move money abroad to avoid US sanctions?

Al Jazeera10/14/2026
How do Iranians move money abroad to avoid US sanctions?

US-Israel war on Iran How do Iranians move money abroad to avoid US sanctions? From currency brokers to crypto, Iranians find ways to circumvent sanctions, but each comes with its own problems. Add Al Jazeera on Google Iranian women stand near the Pasargad bank in Tehran, Iran, on September 27, 2026 [Majid Asgaripour/WANA via Reuters] By Tohid Asadi Published On 14 Oct 2026 14 Oct 2026 Tehran, Iran – Decades of international sanctions have severely restricted Iran’s access to the global financial system, making cross-border payments difficult for individuals and businesses alike. The sanctions have only increased with the current US-Israeli war on Iran.

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