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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2023 · 48 MIN

Iran joins group with China & Russia, calls to drop US dollar in trade

from Geopolitical Economy Report · host Ben Norton

Iran has become a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, along with China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and Central Asian nations. The SCO represents 40% of the global population and one-third of the world economy. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi called for challenging "Western hegemony" and de-dollarizing trade in the region, instead using local currencies for international settlements. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=YVKNh1gLSO0

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