And we didn't even get a "thank you" card...........

"Indeed, during Iran’s years of sanction and isolation, the country was forced to become more self-reliant—notably in auto and electronics manufacturing and agricultural production for local consumption and export markets. As a result, Iran will likely eclipse those of the Arab countries in economic complexity over the next few years."


-Jamsheed K. Choksy and Carol E. B. Choksy,  as culled from this essay on what an interesting place the Middle East is right now


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