Middle East Economic Survey

VOL. LIII

No 24

14-Jun-2010

Political Comment (14 June 2010)

The Iranians have shrugged off the latest round of UN sanctions. The aftershocks of Israel's botched attempt to prevent a flotilla of aid ships from reaching Gaza continue to rock the region. Iraq's new parliament has been called into session.

Fourth Round Of Sanctions On Iran

As expected, the Security Council on 9 June passed Resolution 1929, a 24-page document imposing a fourth round of sanctions on Iran for...