Iran joins group with China & Russia, calls to drop US dollar in trade
Iran has become a full member of the Shanghai Coo…
Geopolitical Economy Report · Ben Norton
July 9, 202348m 39s
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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.
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