Iran: Tariffs, comms blackout, violence
Analysts caution Trump's threat of 25% tariffs on those doing business with Iran may be more about optics than impact.
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This week, we focus on the impact of US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on any country or business trading with Iran, as the Islamic Republic responds to mass protests with brute force.
Elsewhere, the mood is brighter in the Gulf, where Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates helped the Middle East and North Africa attract a record $3.8 billion in venture capital funding last year.
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