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In October 2026, Iran offered to allow nuclear inspections if sanctions are eased, amid US-Iran peace talks. Oil prices barely changed as investors assessed the talks and Gulf exports. Global shares traded mixed as market optimism about AI was tempered by concerns over Iran.
The US imposed sanctions on Iran's auto and rail sectors as a blockade chokes ship lanes.
The US imposed sanctions on networks aiding Iran across the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.
A Pakistani defense company and its CEO were among entities sanctioned by the US over alleged support to Iran.
Iraq balked at sanctioning Iranian airlines ahead of DC talks, with an official saying, 'We don't want to be part of this conflict.'
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary