Iran on a knife edge - as nuclear deal goes up in smoke

The future of the international nuclear agreement between Iran and leading nations is highly uncertain. The deal is likely to be modified in the months ahead and there is a risk it could be scrapped altogether. This report focuses on the scenario of a US withdrawal from the agreement, evaluating the impact of a reintroduction and tightening of existing sanctions on Iran. How would these sanctions impact regional security, global oil supplies and prices, and the Iranian economy?

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