U.S. is struggling to import staples and export crude oil , other key products . Iran and Iranian sanctions have led to inflation , price spike for items , shortages . Picking up Iranian crude `` is like getting leprosy , '' one shipping executive said . International shipping companies are more reluctant to call at Iranian ports , unload European oil . UAE director : Traders starved of finance , hurt by rial 's rapid fall .
U.S. is struggling to import staples and export crude oil , other key products . Iran and Iranian sanctions have led to inflation , price spike for items , shortages . International shipping companies are more reluctant to call at Iranian ports , unload European oil . UAE director : Traders starved of finance , hurt by rial 's rapid fall .