Brief on Iran: Congressional Research Report

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August 21, 2007 Congressional Research Service Reports US Department of States

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Here is what I found strange in the report. Did you know the U.S. is still trading wiht Iran?


Trade With U.S.
(2006)

$242 million (trade is severely restricted by U.S. sanctions).

Exports to U.S. — $157 million (large categories: pomegranate
juice, caviar, pistachio nuts, carpets, medicines, artwork).

Imports from U.S. — $85 million (food, medicines, tobacco
products).