How will harsh sanctions on Iran play out?

TEHRAN, IRAN - AUGUST 12: A car with replicas of missiles and an image of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei (R), and late Supreme Leaders, Ali Khamenei (C), and Ruhollah Jomeini (L) during a gathering to commemorate the death of Imam Reza on August 12, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Imam Reza was the eighth Imam in Shia Islam, living from 765 to 818 CE. He was a direct descendant of Prophet Muhammad and is famous for his great knowledge, kind character, and piety. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)