Iran is struggling to import staples and export crude oil , other key products . It 's not just banks . US and European sanctions have led to inflation , price spike for oil , shortages . International shipping companies are more reluctant to dock at Iranian ports , unload Iranian oil . Supreme Economic Council director : Traders starved of finance , hurt by rial 's rapid growth .
Iran is struggling to import staples and export crude oil , other key products . US and European sanctions have led to inflation , price spike for oil , shortages . International shipping companies are more reluctant to dock at Iranian ports , unload Iranian oil . Supreme Economic Council director : Traders starved of finance , hurt by rial 's rapid growth .