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  1. A West Asia crisis caused market volatility, leading to excess urea sales confined to several states, including Punjab and Haryana, on May 29, 2026.
  2. Military activities are underway across West Asia, with the US targeting the Iranian oil economy through sanctions.
  3. US sanctions are being applied to restrict financial dealings with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and target the Iranian regime.
  4. The US State Department imposed sanctions on an Iranian company on June 30, 2026.

US sanctions suspend testing services in Iran, affecting companies like Educational Testing Service and service providers like Duolingo.

35 reports, 5 independent Updated Sep 15
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US sanctions suspend testing services in Iran, affecting companies like Educational Testing Service and service providers like Duolingo.

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IranEducational Testing Service

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  1. Pearson plc and Educational Testing Service are affected by U.S. sanctions overcompliance related to Iran.Sub-event
  2. US sanctions suspend major English testing exams (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE) in Iran.1 source
  3. US sanctions are causing service disruptions for testing companies in Iran.1 source

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The US State Department imposed sanctions on an Iranian company on June 30, 2026. All 2 developments

Within A West Asia crisis caused market volatility, leading to excess urea sales confined to several states, including Punjab and Haryana, on May 29, 2026.

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