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Source: https://www.wsj.com/articles/taliban-takeover-is-a-boon-for-cash-strapped-iran-11629904448
Taliban Takeover Is a Boon for Cash-Strapped Iran
(Wall Street Journal) Benoit Faucon - Iran this week restarted fuel exports to Afghanistan, with the Taliban providing critical dollars to the Iranian economy from its lucrative narcotics operations. The arrangement enables the Taliban, who also face international sanctions, to purchase basic commodities. With the Taliban desperate for oil and short on other trading partners - and Iran in need of cash - trade is expected swiftly to rise.