# Even-more-maximum pressure: sanctions on Iran

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Podcast: [Economist Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/economist-podcasts-921330)
Published: 2026-08-25T10:12:43+00:00
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After much hullabaloo America announced its “Operation Economic Outcast”, a new tranche of sanctions. It is thin gruel , and might in fact invite military reprisals from Iran. Call centres form a large part of the economy of the Philippines; surprisingly, AI is not stopping the industry’s rise. And a data-led look at which cities offer the best (relative) paycheques.   Guests and host: Fraser McIlwraith, foreign correspondent Joshua Spencer, Asia news editor Vishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Iran war, sanctions AI, offshoring, the Philippines world cities, pay, economic migration Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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