Iranian economists tout 'benefits' of Russia-Ukraine war

Economists in Iran have suggested that President Raisi's government could use the Russian invasion of Ukraine to boost its economy, which has been crushed over the years by international sanctions and oil exports bans.

The experts said that if Russia, as the leading supplier of gas to Europe, stopped exporting gas to European countries, Iran could gain a new market, despite international sanctions.

Iranians are divided on the invasion, while politicians have warned about the potential negative effect on the Vienna nuclear talks.

Read our press review of Iran's reaction to the conflict here.