Iran sanctions: Pressure on Dubai
Dubai has always been a major trading partner with Iran. Goods are shipped to Dubai from all over the world before being re-exported to Iran on smaller, local boats.
But pressure is mounting on Dubai to cut off this vital trade route, leaving many businesses struggling to stay afloat - and forcing others to turn to the black market instead.
Ben Thompson looks at Dubai's role on the new frontline of sanctions on Iran.
Most watched/listened
-
Northern Lights captured from space
-
Gentle zoo giant rescues baby bird
-
Tribes untouched by civilisation
-
Thousands of troops storm US coast
-
Teenagers caught out by sniffer dog
-
Fake rhino attempts zoo escape
-
Half donkey, half zebra - it's a donkra!
-
One-minute World News
-
Deadly shelling hits Syrian city
-
Giant baby born to Chinese couple
-
Bankski: Russia's mystery street artist
-
Mount Etna's spectacular eruption
-
Cameron: Capello was wrong on Terry
-
Singer Patti Smith's snapshots of life
-
Flute or coupe? Scientists decide
~RS~q~RS~~RS~z~RS~45~RS~)
