Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned Western economic sanctions and urged BRICS countries to strengthen economic ties amidst escalating tensions and military aggression from the U.S. and Israel.

US · 2026-09-11

1. Step 1 · The triggerIran and Russia urge BRICS to deepen economic ties in response to Western sanctions, signaling intent to bypass US-led restrictions.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onBRICS coordination enables alternative trade and payment channels, reducing the effectiveness of US sanctions and increasing global market fragmentation.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onGlobal energy and commodity markets experience increased volatility as sanctioned states reroute exports and Western buyers face tighter supply.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youUS SMEs with exposure to global energy and metals markets face higher input costs and supply chain uncertainty, impacting margins and contract planning.

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