Iran: International Trade & Investment

Coordinated U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian assets on February 28, 2026, triggered a rapid escalation in the Gulf region, creating one of the most severe recent shocks to global energy security. How will Iran's retaliation and heightened risks around the Strait of Hormuz impact international markets and geopolitical stability?

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It has now been just over a year since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which kicked off a growing conflagration currently reshaping the Middle East. The Arab Gulf states have largely been out of the geopolitical.

After years of economic stagnation Iran is preparing for the post-sanctions era following the historic Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action reached by the P5+1 on 14 July.

After years of economic stagnation under international trade sanctions, Iran is preparing for the post-sanctions era following the historic deal with P5+1 (entitled the "Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action") in Vienna on 14 July.

As reported in our client alert in December 2013, the "Joint Plan of Action" reached between the E3+3 and Iran in November 2013 envisaged a two-step process in relation to relief from international trade sanctions.